HONG KONG (AP) — Protesters filled public parks and squares in several Hong Kong districts on Monday in a general strike staged on a weekday to draw more attention to their demands, including that the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s leader resign. Police again deployed tear gas in the Wong Tai Sin district, the scene of clashes […]
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Suspension of the officer included possession of firearm post official shift
Sergeant for Division of Wildlife and Protection whose gun was stolen in January was not just intoxicated when he failed to secure the firearm but also carried the firearm along with him to the New Years party he attended, alleged the officer’s suspension report. Sergeant Benjamin Masters was given a 15-day suspension on the January […]
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Public Defender wants SP to look into NEA agents in illegal search, detention cases
Representational Image (by Eshan Kalyanikar) The Public Defender’s office called for the special prosecutor to look into cases involving narcotics enforcement agents following the court’s rulings to dismiss multiple drug charges against different individuals due to illegal search and detention. In a press statement issued to Island Times, Acting Chief Public Defender James Hanley said […]
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Anti-human trafficking raids to happen soon
The Anti-Human Trafficking Office which was established two years ago by the President has been planning to raid facilities that are reportedly involved in prostitution. Anti-Human Trafficking Office investigator Ricklet Antonio said that the raids will be conducted with the help of Bureau of Immigration, Division of Criminal Investigation, Division of Labor, and the customs […]
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Cop in leaked files faces 45-day suspension without pay
The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) imposed a penalty of 45-day suspension without pay against a police officer who was found responsible for the leaked police files that were being shared via online private messaging. Police Officer Josh Ngiraswei, a young police officer that had just been sworn in office last year, will be suspended […]
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CID identifies suspect in leaked police files, refuses to give name
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has already identified the suspect behind the leaked police files online but authorities have refused to divulge the name of the suspect, saying it might jeopardize the investigation. In a press statement sent to the media, the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS), which is under the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), […]