CE's Office condemns intimidation
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During routine checks of incoming mail by personnel of the Central Government Offices this morning, a blade was found in an envelope addressed to the Chief Executive with an intimidating letter. A report was made to the Police.
"Hong Kong is a society which observes the rule of law. It will not tolerate such illegal acts as violence and intimidation. If unlawful means is used with an aim to exert influence on the discharge of duty of an officer, no matter whether it involves the Chief Executive or other public officers, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will take the case seriously and spare no effort in bringing the culprit to justice to safeguard the safety of public officers and public peace," the spokesman for the Chief Executive's Office said.
Ends/Monday, December 13, 2021
Issued at HKT 20:57
Issued at HKT 20:57
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