Suspicious Letter Sent to Ho Man Tin District Office
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Summary
A district councillor’s office at the ground floor of Shing Tak Building, 11-19 Peace Avenue in Ho Man Tin, reported receiving a suspicious letter at about 2pm on Thursday, 1 October. Police responded, cordoned off the scene and called in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau to inspect the letter and assess whether it posed any danger.
Key Points
- The report was made at 2:16pm on 1 October, when staff at the office said they had received a suspicious and threatening letter
- The office is located on the ground floor of Shing Tak Building, 11-19 Peace Avenue, near Argyle Street in Ho Man Tin.
- Officers arrived to investigate and sealed off the area around the councillor’s office after the suspicious letter was reported.
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau personnel were deployed to the scene to examine the letter and determine whether any danger existed
- Police were still investigating the case as of Thursday afternoon, according to local media reports
Why It Matters
The response shows that suspicious mail sent to public-facing offices can quickly trigger a multi-agency security operation in a busy urban neighbourhood. The investigation will focus on whether the letter contained any real threat and whether further action is needed at the office.