HONG KONG, Oct 10 ― Hong Kong police said today they had arrested nine people suspected of helping 12 Hong Kong activists who fled the city in August, heading for Taiwan, only to be intercepted by Chinese authorities and held on the mainland. The dozen, accused of crimes tied to anti-government...
Saturday, 10 Oct 2020 12:43 PM MYT
HONG KONG, Oct 10 ― Hong Kong police said today they had arrested nine people suspected of helping 12 Hong Kong activists who fled the city in August, heading for Taiwan, only to be intercepted by Chinese authorities and held on the mainland. Superintendent Ho Chun-tung, of the police's organised crime and triad bureau, said they had arrested four males and five females, suspected of arranging transport for the 12 fugitives.The police also seized HK$500,000 in cash, computers, mobile phones, and documents related to the purchase of a boat, Ho said.
Hong Kong authorities have said the 12 will be represented by mainland lawyers chosen by the detainees from a list provided by Chinese authorities, and that they have offered “needed and feasible” assistance to the families and will continue to do so.
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