At present, the risk of terrorist attacks in Hong Kong remains at the "moderate" level. In order to promote the anti-terrorism of the whole people, the police will launch the "anti-terrorism reporting hotline 63-666-999" on Wednesday (8th). Participation is encouraged. For any citizen who provides critical assistance, the police will evaluate and issue a bounty according to the established mechanism after the judicial process. Referring to the existing "Annual Good Citizen Award" and "Redemption" mechanism, the former can receive a bonus of $4,000. The latter is involved in serious murder and can receive a bounty of up to 800,000 yuan.
The police also pointed out that if members of the public find items involving "Time Time", they are welcome to report them, and they will follow up with relevant departments, including the National Security Department.
Leung Wai-kee, Senior Superintendent of the Inter-departmental Counter-Terrorism Task Force, pointed out that the police noticed that the activities of local extremists were becoming more hidden and underground.
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At present, the police have a number of hotlines for citizens to report different types of crimes. Among them, the "Anti-Violence Reporting Hotline" set up in the 2019 anti-amendment turmoil has received more than 1.34 million reports so far, and the "National Security" set up in November 2020 There are more than 268,000 reports, and the police have not disclosed the number of successful cases assisted in solving the case.
The report webpage set up by the Inter-departmental Counter-Terrorism Task Force last year received 350 reports, of which 120 were referred to departments for follow-up.
Police: Extremists lurking in communities awaiting attack
Leung Wai-kee, Senior Superintendent of the Inter-departmental Counter-Terrorism Task Force, pointed out that the police have noticed that the activities of local extremists are becoming more covert and underground. In May this year, two cases were detected. They were suspected of planning violent attacks and seized different weapons and tools and raw materials for making explosives. , reflecting the potential threat to Hong Kong's security by hoarding weapons and waiting for the opportunity to launch attacks in the latent communities of extremists.
Leung continued to point out that the newly launched "Anti-Terrorism Reporting Hotline" will replace the original "Anti-Violence Reporting Hotline". In the first stage, SMS and WeChat reports will be provided. If necessary, other channels will be expanded in the future. In order to encourage citizens to report, the police The plan issuer will reward citizens who provide reliable information and critical evidence. After the judicial process is completed, the current mechanism will be used to evaluate and determine the amount. With reference to the "Annual Good Citizen Award", the winner will receive a bonus of 4,000 yuan. For cases involving serious injury or murder, the reward ranges from 400,000 to 800,000 yuan. Citizens who report in their real names can facilitate the police to follow up.
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When asked if there is a bounty for reporting a report, are you worried about creating a whistleblowing atmosphere?
Leung reiterated that, based on foreign experience, anti-terrorism hotlines can help prevent terrorist attacks, and the UK has a legal obligation to report suspicious persons to individual professions. Therefore, he hopes to remind citizens of their basic civic responsibilities in preventing crimes and reporting information through the hotline.
As for members of the public who find slogans, flags, publications, etc. involving "Time", can they call to report?
Leung Wai Kee said: "The relevant information is useful. If interested citizens see it, you are welcome to report it through the hotline. Depending on the nature, it will be returned to the appropriate investigation unit for follow-up." Leung reminded that citizens should call 999 in case of emergency. No immediate follow-up is required, but reports can be made through the hotline, and all information will be followed up by relevant departments, including the National Security Department.
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