Joint vice raid in Sham Shui Po arrests 22 women
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police and Immigration Department officers carried out a cross-department anti-vice operation in Sham Shui Po and Cheung Sha Wan on August 17 and 19, raiding multiple locations in the two districts. The operation, codenamed “Distantshore”, resulted in the arrest of 22 mainland Chinese women aged between 36 and 58. They were held on suspicion of breaching conditions of stay and using false documents, with some transferred to immigration authorities for follow-up and the rest still under investigation.
Key Points
- The operation was led by the Sham Shui Po Police District Special Duties Squad, working with the Immigration Department in a joint enforcement action
- Raids were conducted on August 17 and 19 at multiple sites across Sham Shui Po and Cheung Sha Wan under the codename “Distantshore”.
- Officers arrested 22 mainland Chinese women, with the youngest aged 36 and the oldest 58, during the anti-vice crackdown.
- The suspects were arrested for alleged breaches of conditions of stay and for allegedly using false documents.
- Some of those arrested have been handed over to the Immigration Department or related authorities, while others remain in custody for inquiries.
Why It Matters
The case points to continued joint enforcement against suspected illegal sex work and immigration-related offences in older urban districts such as Sham Shui Po and Cheung Sha Wan. Under Hong Kong’s Immigration Ordinance, people not lawfully employable in the city are barred from paid or unpaid work or business activity, and employers who hire them can also face heavy penalties