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The alleged victim was last seen entering a building on 152 Castle Peak Road. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for man in suspected murder, arrest girlfriend

Force’s investigation uncovers sightings of male suspect dumping suspicious, heavy-looking bags after 49-year-old Vietnamese woman’s disappearance.

Crime in Hong Kong

Third of victims of 170 Hong Kong compensated dating, naked chat scams are pupils

Crime in Hong Kong

3 arrested in Hong Kong over alleged graffiti spree across Kowloon in June

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe theft of HK$3,000 of Labubu figures from claw machine shop

Police say incident was reported by shop owner, with images online showing robbed claw machine was packed with figurines from popular brand.

The brand has attracted a wave of followers from China to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and even Europe. Photo: EPA-EFE
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 118 over e-commerce scams involving HK$5 million in losses

Three most common types of goods involved in such scams are concert tickets, electronics and food and drink.

Crime in Hong Kong

Staff at second-hand luxury stores in Hong Kong fear for safety after robbery

Staff say security systems can’t protect against kind of robber who rendered employee unconscious and stole Hermes and Van Cleef & Arpels products.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 8 after fake concert tickets sold for HK$650,000

Source says tickets for Taiwanese star Jay Chou’s coming concerts in Hong Kong were among those advertised by scammers in cross-border group.

The crime syndicate behind the bogus tickets also claimed to be selling spots for Jay Chou’s coming shows in Hong Kong, the Post has learned. Photo: Facebook/JVR Music
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police officer’s pistol accidentally goes off at headquarters

No injuries reported after single round fired while officer was unloading 9mm CF98-A pistol in designated area.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly smuggling HK$19 million of cocaine

34-year-old suspect reportedly posed as a tourist and travelled to city via direct flight from San Francisco.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest truck owner after woman trapped in bus stop crash dies

Dashcam video from vehicle behind shows truck swerving across lanes before crashing into bus stop along Chatham Road North.

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A woman has died after being trapped under a truck that crashed into a bus stop. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

9 arrested over fatal triad gang brawl in Hong Kong

Debt dispute sparked violent fight resulting in death of a 68-year-old suspected gang member.

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A man was pronounced dead at Caritas Medical Centre in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong teens held over swindling elderly woman out of HK$50,000 in phone scam

Man, 18, and girl, 16, allegedly impersonated 85-year-old victim’s daughter and claimed she urgently needed bail money.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong police start issuing digital parking fines, but some drivers puzzled

More publicity needed for digital system that began operation on Sunday, one motorist says, while another driver is worried about having to check phone often.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Singaporean police team up to smash cross-border scam syndicate

Hong Kong authorities became aware of syndicate after members allegedly bought HK$18 million worth of SIM cards for scams.

Police display telecoms devices seized as part of the joint operation with Singapore. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Grand relaunch of Hong Kong nightclub marred by police raid, arrest

Site of 80s and 90s nightlife venue Club Bboss raided hours after relaunch ceremony.

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The club, now called Big Boss Generation, held an opening ceremony on Saturday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong national security law

Authorities still studying if Hong Kong collusion case needs to be handled by Beijing

Minister says Hong Kong and Beijing determining if Article 55 of national security law, which applies to complicated and severe cases, should be invoked.

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Crime in Hong Kong

8 arrested after video of retired police car road racing in Hong Kong goes viral

Suspected police car involved in street racing is an Audi model A6, which force uses for patrols.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.

Hong Kong’s police chief has said that “undercurrents” remain that require the force to boost its intelligence-gathering and law enforcement efforts. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong courts

Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told

Coroner’s Court is re-examining the death of taxi driver Chan Fai-wong, 65, in December 2012, a month after his arrest.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union

Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams Washington for supporting jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

US State Department condemned fresh charge laid against activist for allegedly conspiring to collude with foreign forces.

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China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has said local police will handle Joshua Wong’s case in accordance with the law. Photo: Felix Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after fireworks ignited at Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars

Video circulating on social media shows man igniting firework stick at waterfront promenade near K11 Musea.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested for discharging fireworks at the waterfront promenade near K11 Musea. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Critically injured Hong Kong officer ‘did what he needed to do’: police chief

Constable, 31, who fell 10 metres at flyover crash site has regained consciousness but remains in intensive care, police chief says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2, hunting third over burglaries at antiques warehouse

Over 100 jade pieces, antiques and accessories valued at more than HK$2 million were stolen from Chai Wan site.

Crime in Hong Kong

Retired Hong Kong pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor in 1990s

Source says man accused of assaulting girl, who was 13 years old at the time, inside church in Sham Shui Po.

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A source has said the assaults are alleged to have taken place at the Hong Kong & Macau Lutheran Living Stone Church in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Google Maps
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong constable’s condition improving after fall from bridge: police chief

Force’s commissioner shares update on officer who was among 10 people injured when bus crashed into police van on bridge on Friday.

The officer’s van was parked on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor as he handled a separate traffic incident when the crash happened. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police launch first drone patrols in urban areas

Unmanned aerial vehicles can inspect an area the size of 13 football pitches in 25 minutes.

Macau

Editorial | Joint police crackdown on cross-border scams delivers swift justice

Hong Kong force joins regional counterparts on new communication platform to intercept proceeds of crime and net hundreds of fraudsters.

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