The New Territories South Regional Anti-Triad Action Team, together with officers from Tsuen Wan, Shatin, Kwai Tsing, Lantau and Railway Police Districts, launched an anti-crime operation code-named "THUNDERBOLT 2022" yesterday (27th), focusing on combating and illegal collection of He also seized loan documents, debt collection notes, red oil, mobile phones, computers, cash and other exhibits.
During the operation, 12 men (aged 14 to 60) and a 28-year-old woman were involved in "criminal damage", "conspiracy to criminally damage", "possession of items with intent to destroy or damage property", "self-proclaimed triad members" ” and “Breach of money lender licence conditions”.
During the operation, the police arrested 12 men and 1 woman.
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Police urge young people not to participate in illegal collection activities to earn quick money.
"Criminal damage" and "criminal intimidation" are serious crimes. Once convicted, they can be imprisoned for up to 10 years and 5 years respectively. Members of the public should not try the law by themselves.