Three Thai women arrested in Sham Shui Po vice raid
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Sham Shui Po police carried out an anti-vice operation on Kweilin Street on September 26, arresting three Thai women suspected of breaching their conditions of stay. Officers also seized lubricant, condoms and disposable towels, while all three remained in custody for investigation.
Key Points
- The operation was conducted by the Sham Shui Po District special duty squad on September 26 under the codename “Sky Wing”
- Police arrested three Thai women aged between 23 and 45 on Kweilin Street; all were passport holders and were suspected of breaching conditions of stay.
- Officers said they seized lubricant, condoms and disposable towels during the enforcement action in the district.
- All arrested women were being detained for investigation, and Sing Tao reported that the operation was still under way.
- Under section 38AA of the Immigration Ordinance, people barred from lawful employment can face a HK$50,000 fine and three years’ jail if convicted.
Why It Matters
The case points to continued police attention on illegal vice activities in Sham Shui Po and the use of immigration-related offences in such crackdowns. The legal reminder in the police account also underlines potential criminal liability not only for offenders but for employers who hire people not lawfully employable in Hong Kong.