12 people were arrested in the anti-illegal immigration and anti-illegal workers operation of the Immigration Department and the West Kowloon Police

According to the police, the Yau Tsim Police District, together with the Mobile Force of West Kowloon Region and relevant departments, launched an anti-illegal immigration and anti-illegal campaign code-named "CHAMPION" and "FIRESTORM" yesterday (February 14). Labor and anti-pornography operations raided multiple locations in the area.

During the operation, officers arrested 4 mainland women, 7 non-Chinese women and 1 non-Chinese man, aged between 22 and 44. ", "trafficking in a dangerous drug" and "going out without identity documents".

The arrested persons are currently being detained for investigation, and some of the arrested persons will be handed over to relevant departments for follow-up.

It is reported that he is an officer of the Immigration Department.

According to Section 38AA of the Immigration Ordinance, Chapter 115 of the Laws of Hong Kong, illegal immigrants, persons subject to deportation orders or deportation orders, overstayers or persons who have been refused entry shall not accept paid or unpaid employment. or participate in any business, upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine of HK$50,000 and imprisonment for 3 years.

If an employer employs a person who is not legally employable and that person is an illegal immigrant, a person subject to a removal order or deportation order, an overstayer or a person who has been refused entry, the maximum penalty is a fine of HK$500,000 and imprisonment for 10 years Year.

Any person who violates the conditions of stay valid for him, upon conviction, is liable to a maximum fine of HK$50,000 and imprisonment for two years.