Police Arrest 8 in New Territories South Speed and Dangerous Driving Crackdown
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police in New Territories South arrested eight people during a 12-day enforcement operation from September 2 to 14, targeting dangerous driving, speeding and illegal vehicle modifications. The operation, codenamed "Eliminate", involved the use of drones and surveillance footage to identify offenders. Among those arrested were three local men aged 22 to 27 suspected of drifting and breaking through police roadblocks. A fourth suspect, a 23-year-old man, was found with suspected cocaine and marijuana in his vehicle and was also charged with drug trafficking.
Key Points
- Eight suspects aged 22 to 50, including seven men and one woman, were arrested for dangerous driving, failing to provide breath samples and drug trafficking
- Police issued 1,799 fixed penalty tickets, including 258 for speeding and 666 for using mobile phones while driving
- Twenty-three vehicles exceeded the speed limit by more than 30 km/h, facing a five-point deduction penalty
- Forty-two vehicles suspected of illegal modification were seized for further inspection at the Tai Lam Chung Vehicle Detention and Examination Centre
- A 22-year-old male arrested for drifting was identified as the internet-famous driver seen closing his eyes and lowering his hands while driving, though the incident occurred on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge under Mainland jurisdiction
- Inspector Li Sheng-hui from the New Territories South Traffic District Enforcement and Escort Division warned that dangerous driving carries a maximum penalty of HK$25,000 fine and three years imprisonment, plus a minimum six-month licence suspension
Why It Matters
The operation comes as traffic accidents in New Territories South rose slightly in the first half of this year, with fatal incidents also increasing . The arrest of three drivers for deliberately ramming through police roadblocks highlights the growing recklessness on Hong Kong roads, while the discovery of drugs in one suspect's vehicle demonstrates how traffic enforcement often uncovers broader criminal activity. The case involving the "closed-eye driver" also raises questions about cross-border law enforcement coordination, as Hong Kong police had no jurisdiction over the incident filmed on the Mainland section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
The operation comes as traffic accidents in New Territories South rose slightly in the first half of this year, with fatal incidents also increasing . The arrest of three drivers for deliberately ramming through police roadblocks highlights the growing recklessness on Hong Kong roads, while the discovery of drugs in one suspect's vehicle demonstrates how traffic enforcement often uncovers broader criminal activity. The case involving the "closed-eye driver" also raises questions about cross-border law enforcement coordination, as Hong Kong police had no jurisdiction over the incident filmed on the Mainland section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.