Police arrested six men in connection with open fire case in Central

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     Police today (June 27) arrested five non-ethnic Chinese (NEC) men and one local man, aged 23 to 43, for conspiracy to wounding with intent, trafficking in dangerous drug and possession of identity cards relating to another person. The six arrested men were in suspected connection with the open fire case happened in Central on June 10.

     The six arrested men are being detained for further enquiries.

     Police arrested ten men, aged 22 to 42, in suspected connection with the case earlier. Eight arrested men were laid a holding charge jointly with one count of attempted wounding with intent and each with one count of possession of offensive weapon. An arrested man contravened a condition of stay in Hong Kong in respect of him and is detained by the Immigration Department. Another arrested man was released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in mid July.

     Active follow-up action by Organised Crime and Triad Bureau is underway.

Ends/Monday, June 27, 2022
Issued at HKT 22:41

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