The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation today (January 24). A total of 34 Vietnamese illegal immigrants and overstayers were repatriated to Vietnam. The persons removed comprised 16 men and 18 women, all of which were 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, according to the actual situation through appropriate measures as necessary.

Ends/Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Issued at HKT 17:20

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