Sixteen arrested in Wan Chai anti-vice raids
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Police arrested 16 people in Wan Chai on Tuesday during an anti-vice operation codenamed “DOUBLE HAMMER” and “TIGER TAIL.” The raids targeted multiple upstairs units on Lockhart Road and Wan Chai Road, and those arrested are suspected of breaching conditions of stay.
Key Points
- Officers from the Hong Kong Island crime unit, Wan Chai police district and other departments took part in the coordinated enforcement action.
- Police raided several upstairs units in Wan Chai, focusing on premises along Lockhart Road and Wan Chai Road.
- Those arrested included seven foreign men, three foreign women and six mainland women, aged between 19 and 48.
- Sources said the seven foreign men were Thai nationals, while the three foreign women were from Russia, Venezuela and Armenia.
- The six mainland women had entered Hong Kong on two-way permits, and all 16 suspects were being detained for investigation.
Why It Matters
The case shows continued police attention on vice-related premises in busy urban districts and on whether visitors comply with their immigration conditions while in Hong Kong. For residents and businesses in Wan Chai, the operation points to ongoing enforcement activity in upstairs commercial and residential units.