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Man in connection with offences in United States of America extradited
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     Pursuant to an order for surrender made by the Chief Executive, a 44-year-old man wanted for two cases of murder and one case of attempted murder in the United States of America was extradited to the United States of America from Hong Kong yesterday (April 15).

     Upon an extradition request from the United States of America authorities, Hong Kong Police arrested the man on January 24. Pursuant to an order for surrender made by the Chief Executive, arrangements were made for the return of the man to United States of America yesterday.

     Hong Kong Police will continue to work closely with overseas counterparts and take enforcement actions against overseas fugitives fleeing to Hong Kong in accordance with the Surrender of Fugitive Offenders Agreements.

Ends/Saturday, April 16, 2016
Issued at HKT 07:41

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