The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation today (March 26). A total of 27 Vietnamese illegal immigrants were repatriated to Vietnam. The persons removed comprised 11 men and 16 women, all of whom 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/Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Issued at HKT 17:10

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