Sham Shui Po vice raid nets 18 mainland women
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
A cross-department anti-vice operation in Sham Shui Po on September 14 resulted in the arrest of 18 mainland Chinese women suspected of breaching their conditions of stay. The women were aged between 29 and 58, and authorities said some were being detained for investigation while the rest had been handed to relevant departments for follow-up.
Key Points
- Officers from the Sham Shui Po Police District Special Duty Squad joined relevant departments in an operation codenamed “Distantshore” on September 14
- The operation targeted multiple locations across Sham Shui Po, where officers carried out surprise inspections as part of the anti-vice crackdown.
- A total of 18 mainland Chinese women, aged 29 to 58, were arrested on suspicion of breaching conditions of stay.
- Authorities said some of those arrested were being held for further investigation, while others were transferred to relevant departments for follow-up action.
- Under section 38AA of the Immigration Ordinance, offenders face a maximum HK$50,000 fine and three years’ imprisonment upon conviction.
Why It Matters
The case points to continued joint enforcement against suspected illegal work in vice-related activities in urban districts. It also serves as a reminder that both overstayers or other non-employable persons, and employers who hire them, can face serious penalties under Hong Kong law.