This Tuesday (5th) a High Court clerk received a suspicious package containing white powder. After investigation by the Police Organised Crime and Triad Investigation Division (O), a person involved in the case was arrested tonight (8th). 36-year-old woman.
When explaining the case, the police pointed out that the arrested woman was a civil servant and believed that she was acquainted with the recipient. The motive for the crime is being investigated, but there is no evidence to show that the package involved in a specific case or related to terrorist activities.
At about 0:00 a.m. on Saturday (9th), Superintendent Ng Chung-wai of the Organised Crime and Triad Investigation Division (Record O) explained his affection to the media.
Wu pointed out that in view of the seriousness of the case, after in-depth investigation, O Ji arrested a 36-year-old Chinese woman in Admiralty at about 7 pm on July 8. She is being detained for investigation.
The arrested woman was a civil servant. The police arrested her at her workplace. The package involved in the case was sent to a female civilian staff member of the High Court. It is believed that the suspect and the recipient knew each other.
Wu Zhongwei pointed out that it is believed that the powder in the package involved does not contain harmful substances, and it has been submitted to the government laboratory for further testing. There is no evidence that the package is involved in a specific case or is related to terrorist activities, but the suspect's motive is still under investigation.
He emphasized that the police attach great importance to similar cases, and anyone who attempts to attack the judiciary or personnel by means of violence or intimidation will not tolerate and tolerate them.
The incident happened at about 6pm on Tuesday (5th) when High Court staff received a suspicious package containing a jar of white powder.
Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Division of the police arrived at the scene to investigate, and believed that the powder contained no dangerous ingredients and seized it for further inspection.
It is reported that the recipient is a Masters Clerk, and the white powder is suspected to be protein powder.
The Secretary for Justice, Mr. Lam Ting-kwok, SC, issued a statement on the incident, expressing his great concern over the incident. He pointed out that Hong Kong, as a society ruled by law, will never tolerate any illegal acts of intimidation or violence and contempt of court.
If anyone commits such acts, the SAR government will definitely follow up seriously, bring the wrongdoers to justice, safeguard the dignity of the courts, ensure the proper execution of judicial work and social peace.
The High Court accepts white powder wrapped in suspected protein powder The Secretary for Justice issues a statement of concern