Police National Security Department arrests two men and three women

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     The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force arrested two local men and three local women, aged between 32 and 60, in Kowloon and the New Territories yesterday (October 28). They were suspected of committing offences contravening the Public Order Ordinance (Cap 245), for “aiding and abetting riot”, “incitement to riot” and “conspiracy to incite riot”, as well as the offence of “sedition” under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. They were also suspected of “perverting the course of public justice”.

     Police investigations revealed that the arrested persons were suspected of manufacturing and providing weapons for frontline rioters who participated in multiple riots in late 2019, with the intention of causing serious casualties. One of the arrested men, aged 34, was also suspected of repeatedly posting seditious posts on his social media platform, which included inciting hatred against the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and encouraging unlawful behavior. Another arrested woman, aged 50, was suspected of “perverting the course of public justice” by attempting to assist one of the arrested men in removing evidence related to the case.

     During the operation, a total of about $250,000 in cash was seized, believed to be related to the case. The arrested persons are being detained for further enquires. Police operation is ongoing.

     Police stressed that anyone participating in or supporting acts that undermine public peace and endanger national security is committing a serious offence. The maximum penalties for offences of “rioting” and “sedition” upon conviction are 10 years and seven years of imprisonment respectively. Police will continue to uphold the principle of “laws are observed and strictly enforced, to bring offenders to account” and will take resolute enforcement actions.

Ends/Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 22:16

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