Immigration Department repatriates Vietnamese illegal immigrants to Vietnam (with photos)

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The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out repatriation operation yesterday (May 12). A total of 23 Vietnamese illegal immigrants were repatriated to Vietnam. The persons removed comprised 11 males and 12 females, of whom 22 are unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants. Among them were discharged prisoners who had committed criminal offences and had been sentenced to imprisonment.

The ImmD will remain committed to expediting the removal process to repatriate illegal immigrants and overstayers from Hong Kong as soon as practicable through all appropriate measures.

Ends/Saturday, May 13, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:26

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The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out repatriation operation yesterday (May 12). A total of 23 Vietnamese illegal immigrants were repatriated to Vietnam. Photo shows removees being escorted by ImmD officers to proceed from detention place to the airport.