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Hong Kong housewife given suspended jail term over faeces offence and CCTV damage

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court said the conduct was systematic and continuing harassment, rather than an ordinary hygiene problem.

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Public Safety & Justice · 21 Aug

Man reported in dangerous position on To Kwa Wan rooftop

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Public Safety & Justice · 21 Aug

Former Hong Chi assistant supervisor on trial over five alleged rapes at Tai Po residence

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Public Safety & Justice · 21 Aug

HKU academic charged over alleged HK$2.2m bribes and separate HK$120,000 fraud case

The ICAC alleges that Wong Ka-wai and a service provider conspired over seven information technology education orders, while all four defendants face separate allegations over university service fees.

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Public Safety & Justice · 21 Aug

59-year-old man reports alleged HK$74 million green bond investment scam

He said a person claiming to be an overseas bank employee persuaded him to make 12 transfers between February 2024 and January 2026; no arrests had been reported when the case was reported.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Yuen Long toddler suffers second-degree burns as domestic helper is arrested

The child was conscious when taken to hospital, while police investigate how the injuries occurred and a court hearing is scheduled for 21 August.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Customs seizes HK$3.1m in untaxed cigarettes in Ping Che raid, arrests two

Officers found cigarettes at a suspected storage site and in a vehicle during a late-night operation in Fanling on 19 August 2026.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Driver arrested after car stopped near Ching Cheung Road during Route 3 drone operation

Reports said the car was being driven unsteadily and had number-plate lettering that did not meet regulations; one outlet said a drug-driving test found no involvement in drug-driving.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Retired man denies alleged sickle attack on dog in Tuen Mun

Chen Kwai-fat, 62, is accused of injuring a dog outside No. 2A in Siu Lam Village on November 14, 2025, with the case listed for trial on October 7, although the year was not specified.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Hong Kong Customs arrests two men over alleged HK$35 million laundering through bank accounts

The investigation followed a 2025 drug case and found one account had more than 5,800 transactions involving over 1,000 counterparties.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Police arrest four after suspected HK$1.4m of drugs seized in Kwai Chung and Tsuen Wan

Police said they initially believed people were offered HK$500 to HK$700 for summer jobs delivering drugs.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Three arrested after Mong Kok game-card shop closure leaves 44 customers reporting HK$1.47m losses

Police began receiving reports on August 15 after customers paid for cards through the shop’s physical or online channels and were unable to contact those responsible.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Yuen Long dog owner charged after alleged attacks killed two dogs

AFCD says the large mixed-breed dog is under observation after alleged attacks in July and August, while further charges are being considered.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Ambulance trapped after surface subsides on Sai Ying Pun promenade path

Officials said the route was for pedestrians, not emergency vehicles; the affected area has been cordoned off while repairs are arranged and prevention measures are studied.

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Public Safety & Justice · 19 Aug

Customs arrest man after suspected drugs worth HK$1.3 million seized in Kowloon Bay and Yau Tong

The 46-year-old man was due to appear in West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on August 20 after two industrial units were searched.