Cops National Security Department apprehends 2 males and 3 ladies
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The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force detained 2 regional males and 3 regional females, aged in between 32 and 60, in Kowloon and the New Territories the other day (October 28). They were presumed of dedicating offenses contravening the general public Order Ordinance (Cap 245), for “assisting and abetting riot”, “incitement to riot” and “conspiracy to prompt riot”, along with the offense of “sedition” under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. They were likewise thought of “perverting the course of public justice”.
Authorities examinations exposed that the jailed individuals were presumed of production and offering weapons for frontline rioters who took part in several riots in late 2019, with the intent of triggering severe casualties. Among the detained guys, aged 34, was likewise presumed of consistently publishing seditious posts on his social networks platform, that included prompting hatred versus the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and motivating illegal habits. Another detained lady, aged 50, was believed of “perverting the course of public justice” by trying to help among the detained males in getting rid of proof associated to the case.
Throughout the operation, an overall of about $250,000 in money was taken, thought to be connected to the case. The apprehended individuals are being apprehended for more enquires. Cops operation is continuous.
Authorities worried that anybody taking part in or supporting acts that weaken public peace and threaten nationwide security is devoting a major offense. The optimum charges for offenses of “rioting” and “sedition” upon conviction are 10 years and 7 years of jail time respectively. Cops will continue to support the concept of “laws are observed and strictly implemented, to bring transgressors to account” and will take undaunted enforcement actions.