National Security Law｜Police: More than 70 people arrested and 2 people involved in violation of the National Security Law

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Written by: Chen Qianting

2020-07-01 16:33

The day after the Hong Kong version of the National Security Act was passed, demonstrators responded to an online call to gather on Hong Kong Island. Police today (1st) revealed that a woman was found displaying the slogan "Hong Kong Independence" at East Point Road, Causeway Bay at nearly 3 pm Arrested in violation of the National Security Law of the Port Area. Another man, including her, also violated the National Security Law, that is, two people were arrested for violating the National Security Law, and as of 4 pm the police arrested more than 70 people on Hong Kong Island.

The police also pointed out that there were people blocking the road in Causeway Bay, while "thugs" in Wan Chai blocked the road with fences and trash cans and set them on fire. The police said they would strictly enforce the law and take arrests.

The annual July 1st march received the police objection notice for the first time this year, but there were still people gathering in Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. Police posted on a social networking site that at approximately 3 pm, a woman was displaying a handwritten slogan "Hong Kong Independence" on East Point Road in Causeway Bay. The police allege that the woman was arrested on suspicion of violating the "National Security Act of Minato City". The police have seized relevant items as testimony.

The police also reminded that the National Security Law of the Minato City has entered into force, which clearly stipulates four types of crimes and crimes including the crime of separatism, subversion of state power, terrorism, collusion with foreign or foreign forces endangering national security, and the corresponding criminal liability. Resolutely enforce the law to protect the lives and property of Hong Kong citizens and the basic rights and freedoms they enjoy according to law.

As of 4 p.m., the police arrested more than 70 people, two of whom were suspected of violating the "Minato City National Security Law."

Someone set fire to Wan Chai

The police issued another post mentioning that at about 3 pm, someone in Causeway Bay suddenly walked out of the road along Causeway Road. Some people moved trash, cardboard boxes and other debris out of the road, and some cars were blocked from going. At Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, some people walked out of the road and occupied multiple lanes; some people demolished the roadside banners and left them on the road. Some "thugs" blocked the road with fences and trash cans, and set them on fire, seriously harming the scene. Personal safety.

The police warned the masses to stop illegal activities. The police will strictly enforce the law and take arrests.

▼The National Security Law Gazette July 1 District ▼

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