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Task Force in Thailand Works to Secure Early Return of Detained Hong Kong Resident

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Task Force in Thailand Works to Secure Early Return of Detained Hong Kong Resident
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Task Force in Thailand Works to Secure Early Return of Detained Hong Kong Resident

2025-01-22 20:18 Last Updated At:20:28

SB dedicated task force continues to assist in early return of rescued Hong Kong resident in Thailand

The Security Bureau (SB) today (January 22) said that members of the dedicated task force, who arrived in Thailand yesterday (January 21), met with units under the Royal Thai Police and the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Thailand today, striving to assist in the early return of a Hong Kong resident who was detained for illegal work in Southeast Asian countries and rescued days ago.

The dedicated task force, comprising members from the SB, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Immigration Department, contacted different units soon after their arrival yesterday to confirm the actual situation of that person. They met with the officer-in-charge of the Immigration Detention Centre of the Royal Thai Police today to discuss ways to facilitate the return of the rescued Hong Kong resident as soon as possible. The Thai counterpart gave positive feedback and would do their utmost to assist.

Later, members of the dedicated task force, joined by representatives from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, met with staff of the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Thailand and discussed the latest situation of the relevant case, as well as the rescue of assistance seekers who are still being detained. In addition, members of the task force also thanked the consulate staff for their assistance to the person concerned, including paying visit and providing supplies.

SB dedicated task force continues to assist in early return of rescued Hong Kong resident in Thailand  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SB dedicated task force continues to assist in early return of rescued Hong Kong resident in Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SB dedicated task force continues to assist in early return of rescued Hong Kong resident in Thailand  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SB dedicated task force continues to assist in early return of rescued Hong Kong resident in Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Follow-up on incident of water turned red in Tuen Mun River

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Drainage Services Department (DSD) are following up on the incident that the water of Tuen Mun River was found red.

The EPD received a report at around 5pm today (February 15), stating that some water of Tuen Mun River had turned red. The EPD and the DSD immediately arranged staff to the scene for investigation.

Investigating officers found that the river water had resumed normal and was no longer red. No fish deaths were found at the scene. On-site tests also showed that the water quality indicators (including pH levels, dissolved oxygen, etc) remained normal. The EPD staff have collected water samples for further investigations.

Initial investigation revealed that there was draining pipe testing with red dye powder. The DSD had confirmed that it did not conduct any dye testing there. The EPD and the DSD will continue to follow up on the incident.

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