S for S speaks on arrest of reporter on suspicion of making false declaration
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Reporter: Mr Lee, is it a case of selective prosecution? Because Bao Choy is not the only one doing the car plate registration search. Why are you saying that this is not a case targeting the media industry?
Secretary for Security: It is a case which is investigated as a result of a complaint. If Police receive a complaint, they have to act accordingly and do investigation according to what the complaint is all about. It is a reactive investigation as a result of a complaint. It is the case's circumstances which decide which is the subject of investigation. This is no different from any investigation that the Police have been doing as a result of a complaint.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Ends/Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:01
Issued at HKT 17:01
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