Police search operation finished and cordon lifted at PolyU

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     After two days, Police have removed all dangerous goods and have handled scenes of crime at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

     To sum up, Police have seized 3,989 bottles of petrol bombs, 1,339 pieces of explosives, 601 bottles of corrosive liquids and 573 pieces of weapons in total .

     Police investigators have retreated and the cordon surrounding the PolyU has been lifted. The campus has been handed over to PolyU’s management for their further actions.

     We reiterate that Police adopt a flexible approach in solving the crisis at the PolyU. Police make every effort to resolve the situation peacefully.

Ends/Friday, November 29, 2019
Issued at HKT 13:11

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