The National Security Department (NSD) of the Hong Kong Police Force continued to take enforcement action and laid charges against two local men, aged 32 and 34, who were arrested on October 28, jointly with one count of “conspiracy to incite riot” under the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245) today (October 30). The 32-year-old man was also charged with one count of “incitement to riot” under the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245). The case will be mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts this afternoon.

     During the same operation, the NSD searched a unit in the Kowloon region yesterday (October 29) afternoon. Three compound bows with twelve arrows and two katanas were seized. A 46-year-old local man was suspected of contravening the Summary Offences Ordinance (Cap. 228) for “possession of offensive weapon with intent” and he is being detained for further enquires. Offenders are liable upon conviction for the above offence to a maximum fine of $5,000 and two years of imprisonment.

     Relevant operation is still ongoing. Police do not rule out the possibility of further arrests.

Ends/Thursday, October 30, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:03

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