Police noticed that on the evening of August 31, some people were standing outside MTR Prince Edward Station holding bouquets and shouting seditious slogans. The persons concerned were suspected of spreading false information and attacking the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government with lies, as well as smearing the Police Force, with the intention of inciting hatred against the HKSAR Government and law enforcement agencies.

     The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force took enforcement actions in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on September 3 and arrested three persons for the offence of "doing an act that has a seditious intention with a seditious intention" under Section 24 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, including two local men and one local woman, aged between 33 and 79. Prior to the operation, Police obtained court search warrants to search the residences of the arrested persons and seize relevant exhibits. All arrested persons are being detained for further enquiries, while the Police arrest operation is still ongoing.

     Police stressed that the so-called "831 incident" has been proven without factual basis. It is a lie manipulated by persons with ulterior motives to spread lies, attack the HKSAR Government and smear the Police Force, attempting to achieve their political objectives by endangering public peace. The acts concerned are suspected of breaching "doing an act that has a seditious intention with a seditious intention", which is a serious crime. Offenders shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years on first conviction.

     Police will continue to ensure that laws are observed and strictly enforced to bring offenders to account, so as to prevent, suppress and impose punishment for acts and activities endangering national security. 

Ends/Saturday, September 5, 2026
Issued at HKT 13:18

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