Hong Kong Police

A 50-year-old woman was arrested in Hong Kong after a fight at a minibus stop resulted in the death of a 53-year-old woman. Police responded to a report of the altercation and found the victim unconscious, later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Hong Kong police arrested a 74-year-old minibus driver for alleged dangerous driving after he ran over a 90-year-old pedestrian in Kwai Chung. The incident occurred on Hing Fong Road, where the driver struck the elderly pedestrian crossing the road.

Hong Kong police arrested 125 individuals linked to a triad group that monopolized lunchbox catering at construction sites through intimidation and extortion, and operated illegal gambling dens. The crackdown occurred in East Kowloon following an undercover operation.

Hong Kong police seized HK$120 million worth of suspected cocaine hidden in three heavy-metal containers at a warehouse in northern Hong Kong, leading to the arrest of three men. The containers were found in a 3,000 sq ft tin-sheet warehouse on Kung Um Road in Yuen Long, with officers discovering the suspects attempting to cut open two containers.

Hong Kong police arrested a man suspected of dangerous driving and drug trafficking after he fled a traffic stop, leading to a high-speed chase across Hong Kong Island. The chase ended in a five-vehicle crash near Causeway Bay, injuring one person.

Hong Kong police searched 15 individuals in areas linked to a July 1 protest, detaining one man wearing a politically themed T-shirt. The searches occurred in Wan Chai and the Eastern district, coinciding with the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule and the fifth anniversary of a stabbing attack.

Hong Kong police arrested two men following a dispute in a Mong Kok flat where a 45-year-old man died after being attacked with scissors. The incident involved drugs and led to a murder investigation.

Hong Kong police seized 361kg of suspected cocaine worth HK$270 million (US$34.8 million) from two yachts in Aberdeen, including 120kg found on a six-metre pleasure boat during a raid. The seizures occurred days apart in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter area.

Hong Kong police arrested 78 individuals in a crackdown on online shopping fraud, solving 165 cases involving over HK$5 million in losses. The operation, code-named 'Blacksword,' included a victim who lost HK$1.2 million seeking cheaper medicine.

A Hong Kong physiotherapist lost HK$5 million in an online investment scam involving a 'beautiful assistant' sales target scheme. Police reported over 80 similar cases in the past week, with total losses exceeding HK$86 million.

Hong Kong police seized 241kg of suspected cocaine worth HK$180 million at Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, arresting three individuals including the suspected mastermind and two key members of a trafficking syndicate. Acting Senior Superintendent Kwan Chun-hin from the narcotics bureau announced the operation on Sunday.

Hong Kong police and mainland authorities dismantled a cross-border phishing syndicate that defrauded victims of HK$16.8 million by impersonating the Water Supplies Department, leading to 15 arrests between March and June. The operation, named Operation Boldhawk, targeted criminals sending malicious text messages to residents.

Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency and police arrested 19 individuals, including football players and coaches, for match-fixing and illegal betting. One player is accused of both fixing matches and managing illicit bets, with the investigation targeting a syndicate linked to at least five football clubs.

Hong Kong police arrested a 74-year-old minibus driver for dangerous driving after his vehicle fatally hit a cyclist in the North district. The incident occurred in Ta Kwu Ling at 6:27 AM on Friday, resulting in the cyclist's death at North District Hospital in Sheung Shui.

Hong Kong police arrested model and porn actress Erena So Hoi-lam for promoting an overseas gambling website through advertising videos. The illegal betting site used local personalities as brand ambassadors to attract gamblers. So was released on bail and must report to police later.

Hong Kong police's bomb squad investigated a suspicious object in Quarry Bay, leading to cordons on Pan Hoi Street and King’s Road. The object was discovered on Thursday at 4:52pm, and sources indicated it was not believed to be a bomb.

Hong Kong police arrested a woman after discovering a 1.5-meter-long crocodile on her balcony, leading to the finding of approximately 100 additional reptiles in her home. Authorities, including the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department, conducted a follow-up search and found more animals.

Hong Kong police arrested two individuals, including possibly Leticia Wong, owner of Hunter Bookstore, on suspicion of selling seditious publications and receiving foreign funds under a national security law. The arrests involve a shop in Sham Shui Po district and materials inciting hatred against government institutions, including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.

Hong Kong police arrested two people suspected of selling seditious publications and receiving funds from foreign political organizations.

Hong Kong police arrested 29 individuals in a crackdown on a loan-sharking and money-laundering ring that charged victims annual interest rates as high as 3,000%. The syndicate operated a secret call center in Tsuen Wan, posing as licensed finance companies to lure borrowers and extract personal information.

Hong Kong police arrested a 15-year-old non-Chinese boy and his father in Wan Chai after intercepting the teenager driving at a late-night traffic checkpoint. The incident occurred during a routine traffic enforcement operation where the minor was found behind the wheel.

A 41-year-old mainland Chinese man was arrested by Hong Kong police for impersonating a registered ride-hailing driver and working in violation of his visa conditions. A 24-year-old local man was also arrested during an undercover operation in Yuen Long and Sheung Shui.

Hong Kong police arrested 69 individuals, including 54 men and 15 women aged 18-60, in a joint operation with mainland Chinese authorities to investigate a money laundering syndicate linked to HK$200 million in cross-border investment fraud affecting over 170 victims. The suspects allegedly used 'mule' bank accounts to launder funds.

Police arrested four suspects linked to a HK$7 million gold bar robbery at Hong Kong International Airport’s car park 3. The robbery involved three knife-wielding assailants who attacked a 36-year-old man carrying gold bars, leaving him injured and the stolen gold missing.

Hong Kong police arrested 24 drivers and issued over 4,000 tickets during a two-week crackdown targeting distracted driving and jaywalking. The operations followed a more than 40 per cent increase in road accident deaths in the first five months of the year.

Hong Kong police arrested a 61-year-old man and his 31-year-old son for allegedly assaulting public officers after they threw a parking ticket at two traffic wardens in Tuen Mun. The incident occurred when the men disputed a penalty issued by a traffic warden at cooked food stalls in Sam Shing.

Hong Kong police arrested a man suspected of three burglaries in Ma On Shan, involving losses exceeding HK$700,000. The incidents occurred between April 26 and June 3, targeting two flats at Sausalito private residential estate and a house in Tai Shui Hang Village, with valuables and cash stolen.

A suspect was arrested in Hong Kong after a man was attacked with a rock during an alleged attempted robbery at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. The 36-year-old victim was assaulted while parking his car at around 4:10am, and the assailant fled without stealing anything. The victim later reported the incident to police on Tsing Yi Road.

Hong Kong police arrested seven individuals, including four men and three women, in connection with a knifepoint robbery of six gold bars worth HK$7 million. The robbery occurred at an airport car park, with the victim hired to transport the gold from Indonesia to Hong Kong. Some suspects are believed to have fled to mainland China.

Hong Kong police arrested nine people linked to two burglaries at a farm in Tin Shui Wai, resulting in over HK$2.7 million in stolen cash, watches, jewellery, and gold, some of which were pawned in Macau. The suspects allegedly operated as a syndicate with assigned roles.

A UK border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer were jailed for spying on dissidents and critics of Beijing. They were found guilty of breaching the National Security Act by assisting a foreign intelligence service and targeted activists and British politicians. The Chinese embassy in the UK called the case a political farce.

Hong Kong police arrested a 36-year-old man for non-consensual sexual assaults on four male victims, including a teenager, between May 2024 and the current month. He is also accused of unlawful recording, drug possession, and gross indecency.

Hong Kong police arrested 150 individuals in a three-day operation targeting an illegal online betting syndicate that processed over HK$320 million in wagers. Raids in multiple locations, including Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi, were conducted by 600 officers, with authorities warning against unlawful betting during the Fifa World Cup.

The Hong Kong government has appointed Albert Yuen Yuk-kin to lead the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. He previously served as a deputy commissioner of operations with the Hong Kong police. The position is one of two high-level official roles filled through open recruitment.

A four-month-old baby was found unconscious at a home in Hong Kong's Tin Chung Court and later died at Tin Shui Wai Hospital. Police reported receiving a call from the father at 7:15am and are investigating the cause of death.

Hong Kong police arrested four men and seized 9.5kg of suspected drugs worth HK$7.2 million in an operation targeting a syndicate that recruited members via online gaming platforms. The police intercepted a 21-year-old mainland Chinese man attempting to flee in Tsim Sha Tsui and found 399 grams of drugs in a nearby flat.

Seven individuals and two companies have been charged with 25 offenses, including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud, in connection with Hong Kong's deadliest recent fire at Wang Fuk Court. The charges were brought by police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Over 40 mainland students in Hong Kong were scammed by individuals impersonating Chinese law enforcement officers, with one case involving HK$8 million. A victim was lured to Thailand to stage a fake abduction, despite having attended anti-scam courses at their university.

Hong Kong police arrested a 30-year-old man after his Tesla collided with a parked vehicle in Tai Kok Tsui. The driver tested positive for ketamine, marking at least the fourth suspected drug-driving case in less than a week. The accident occurred on Hoi Fai Road near Olympian City 3, injuring the male driver of the parked Tesla.

A 69-year-old taxi driver was arrested after allegedly striking and killing a 34-year-old woman in Tsim Sha Tsui. The collision occurred near Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard on Granville Road in the early hours of Saturday.