CSD looking for TLCI prisoner
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    A male prisoner at Tai Lam Correctional Institution (TLCI) went missing this evening (November 29).

     The prisoner, surnamed Lee and aged 28, was admitted to TLCI on a charge of remaining in Hong Kong without authority in April this year. He went missing today about 7 pm after dinner.

     A Correctional Services Department (CSD) spokesperson said the prisoner had yet to be located and the institution had activated relevant response procedures. The Police have been asked to help in the search operation.

     The CSD will launch an internal investigation into the incident.

Ends/Thursday, November 29, 2007
Issued at HKT 23:26

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