The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force conducted an enforcement operation yesterday (December 11) and arrested nine men aged between 20 and 25 in various districts. They were suspected of committing the offence of "unlawful drilling" under Section 13 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
 
     Investigation revealed that a syndicate has been conducting unlawful drilling inside a unit of an industrial building in Kowloon. The training content includes firearms drills, knife techniques and combat techniques.

     Police conducted searches at the unit suspected of being used for unlawful drilling and seized offensive weapons associated with the unlawful drilling.

     The arrested persons are now being detained for further enquiries. The operation is ongoing.

 

Ends/Friday, December 12, 2025
Issued at HKT 23:45

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