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The stories moving the city today.

A quick, sourced read on what matters across Hong Kong’s newsrooms.

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Police seize HK$57 million worth of suspected cannabis in Cheung Sha Wan

About 243kg of suspected cannabis flower was found in and around an industrial-building unit, with two men arrested and a court appearance scheduled for 4 September.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Three women charged over alleged fight at Kwun Tong APM and released on bail

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Housing & Development · 3 Sep

Woman injured after concrete ceiling collapses in North Point subdivided unit

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Government & Politics · 3 Sep

John Lee leads Hong Kong ceremony marking victory in war against Japan

The September 3 event at City Hall Memorial Garden brought together senior officials, veterans’ representatives and members of various sectors to pay tribute to those who died in the war.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

19-year-old injured as P-plate car overturns in Tai Wai

The driver was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital after the crash early on September 3, while police investigate what caused the incident.

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Health · 3 Sep

Hong Kong tightens checks on Vietnamese eggs after pesticide limit breach

The Food Safety Centre has told the importer to stop selling, remove and recall the affected June 2026 batch, while all Vietnamese eggs must now be detained for testing before release.

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Health · 3 Sep

Hong Kong raids lead to three arrests and seizure of more than 890 suspected unregistered injections

Authorities said no injection labelled WT1 was found and there was no confirmed record that anyone had received the alleged cancer-prevention product.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Third person arrested in OPATRA London probe after 38 complaints involving about HK$3 million

Customs said a 22-year-old local woman was arrested on 2 September over a suspected breach of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, as the investigation continues.

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Housing & Development · 2 Sep

Wang Fuk Estate owners due refunds of up to HK$6,300, Hon On says

The announced refunds will total more than HK$11.6 million, with online applications reported to open on 9 September.

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Society & Culture · 2 Sep

AFCD says suspected fighting dogs may be taken for assessment on reasonable suspicion

The department says veterinarians assess physical features rather than classifying dogs after a brief visual check, following several recent removals.

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Health · 2 Sep

Department of Health seizes more than 50 unregistered injections in cancer-product investigation

The seized products were described as vitamin-based health injections, while the allegedly promoted WT1 product remains under investigation and has not been found.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Hong Kong Customs seized 11.3 million suspected illicit cigarettes from six storage sites

Eight people were arrested in the 1 September operation, with the cigarettes estimated to have a market value of HK$50.8 million and a dutiable value of HK$37.35 million.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Customs finds suspected semi-automated etomidate production line in Kam Tin village house

A 61-year-old man was arrested after officers seized suspected drugs and equipment with an estimated market value of about HK$42 million; he was due in court on September 3.

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Economy & Business · 2 Sep

Conghua racecourse activities postponed after mainland risk assessment as Jockey Club reports record football betting

The Club said October events would be rescheduled but did not disclose the risk identified or a new date.

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Society & Culture · 2 Sep

Hong Kong National Day fireworks set for October 1 with 31,888 fireworks

The 23-minute Victoria Harbour display will begin at 8pm and feature eight sections, with an estimated budget of about HK$18 million.