Police clarifies rumour
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     Regarding an online post claiming that some Mainlanders have secretly joined the Hong Kong Police Force for reinforcement, a spokesman for Police stressed today (August 8) that the allegation was absolutely unfounded and was a complete fabrication.
 
     The spokesman stressed that this is just another wild rumour to confuse the public and generate conflicts in the society. Hong Kong Police officers are Hong Kong permanent residents under the command of the Commissioner of Police.

Ends/Thursday, August 8, 2019
Issued at HKT 18:44

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