Hong Kong Police Force - Press Release

National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day held today (with photos)

2026-04-12 14:16:10

In support of National Security Education Day, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (April 12) held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day to enhance public awareness of national security, strengthen the cultivation of national identity, and provide the community with a better understanding of the HKPF’s work and achievements in safeguarding national security through a series of activities.

Addressing the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, said that national security concerns the well-being of 1.4 billion compatriots including Hong Kong people, and serves as the cornerstone of the country’s peace and stability. In safeguarding national security and stopping violence and curbing disorder, he commended the Force for unequivocally and fearlessly discharging their duties, making enormous and irreplaceable contributions to building an impregnable defence for Hong Kong’s national security, and rendering Hong Kong one of the world’s safest cities.

Citing the white paper on “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems” published by the State Council Information Office in February, he emphasised that safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests remains the overarching principle under the policy of “one country, two systems”. He added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must faithfully fulfil its constitutional responsibility to safeguard national security, and create high-standard security in support of the high-quality development of the “one country, two systems” policy. He said that the Government will, through various channels, continuously strengthen publicity and public education on the matter, lead and support all sectors of society to thoroughly study and better comprehend the white paper’s important substance and requirements, thereby enhancing citizen’s awareness of national security and their positivity and spontaneity in safeguarding it.

In his opening remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, said that under the protection of the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security, Hong Kong has transitioned from chaos to order and entered a new stage of advancing from stability to prosperity. The hard-earned stability vividly exemplifies the country’s strong support and protection for Hong Kong. He noted that the Force also fulfils an important role as a guardian, upholding the belief that safeguarding national security is an ongoing endeavour with no end point, and it will enforce the law decisively, advance public education in a steady and substantive manner, and enhance the national security system.

Mr Chow further emphasised that no one can remain a mere spectator in safeguarding national security - every citizen has a duty to play their part. He expressed hope that, through National Security Education Day, members of the public would better understand and embrace the principles set out in the white paper, enhance their awareness of national security, and work together to safeguard national security and Hong Kong’s stability.

The event, held at the “Little Grape”-themed park located at Harcourt Garden in Admiralty, featured “NSafe Voyage”, a national security education exhibition zone that resembled a vessel, to deepen public understanding of the white paper. The “NSpeed Promotional Truck” and the new “NSmarties AI Interactive Platform” engaged the public, especially the younger generation, through interactive games conveying the message that safeguarding national security is everyone’s responsibility and a duty to be fulfilled. In addition, specialised equipment from various units, including the Counter Terrorism Response Unit, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau, and the Police Dog Unit, was on display, showcasing the Force’s professionalism and the diversity of its work.

Fatal traffic accident in Lantau North

2026-04-12 06:46:17

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Lantau North last night (April 11) in which a man died.

     At about 10.55pm, a 42-year-old man reportedly collapsed while driving a bus along Chung Yan Road towards Tung Chung Road. The bus suspectedly lost control and mounted the pavement.

     Sustaining no superficial injury, the bus driver was rushed to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead today (April 12) at 0.06am.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1344.

Missing man in Tsing Yi located

2026-04-11 13:06:25

A man who went missing in Tsing Yi has been located.

Hui Pak-kuen, aged 71, went missing after he left his residence in Cheung Hong Estate on April 9 afternoon. His family made a report to Police yesterday (April 10).

The man was located in Hin Keng Estate, Tin Sum this morning (April 11). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi

2026-04-11 08:30:40

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi yesterday (April 10) in which a woman died.

Police received a report at about 10.09pm yesterday that a lorry driven by a 35-year-old man reportedly rammed into a stationary private car while travelling along Lantau Link towards Tung Chung.

A 54-year-old male private car driver sustained multiple injuries to his head and limbs, while a 57-year-old female private car passenger was suffering from chest pain and a 15-year-old male private car passenger sustained no superficial injury. They were sent to the Princess Margaret Hospital in conscious state. Another 82-year-old female private car passenger sustained head and hand injuries and was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state, she was certified dead at 11.13pm on the same day.

The lorry driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346.

Fatal traffic accident in Ngau Tau Kok

2026-04-11 07:39:50

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Ngau Tau Kok yesterday (April 10) in which a man died.

Police received a report at about 10.15pm yesterday that a motorcycle driven by the 32-year-old man reportedly went out of control and rammed into a kerb while travelling along a flyover of Wai Yip Street towards Kowloon Bay. The male driver was then suspected to be thrown onto the opposite carriageway.

Sustaining head injury, the motorcyclist was rushed to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.29pm on the same day.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0277.

Appeal for information on missing man in Tsing Yi (with photos)

2026-04-10 19:20:37

     Police today (April 10) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tsing Yi.

     Hui Pak-kuen, aged 71, went missing after he left his residence in Cheung Hong Estate yesterday (April 9) afternoon. His family made a report to Police today.

     He is about 1.65 metres tall and of medium build. He has a pointed face with yellow complexion and short black and white hair. He was last seen wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt, light-coloured trousers and black shoes.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1173 or 9078 1880 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Fatal traffic accident in Lok Ma Chau

2026-04-09 09:07:23

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Lok Ma Chau yesterday (April 8) in which a man died.

At 11.28pm, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 49-year-old mainland man was travelling along the first left lane of San Tin Highway towards Sheung Shui. When approaching the lamp post FA8180B, the PLB reportedly failed to stop in time and rammed into the rear of a medium goods vehicle (MGV), which stopped due to traffic situation ahead. The medium goods vehicle was driven by a 44-year-old man. The MGV was pushed forward and it crashed into the rear of a private car driven by a 77-year-old man, which also pushed forward a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 47-year-old man. After that, the PLB crashed into a MGV driven by a 45-year-old man, which was travelling along the second left lane.

Police officers sped to the scene. The 49-year-old PLB driver was trapped inside the vehicle and rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, he was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.39pm.

In the accident, a 67-year-old PLB male passenger and a 33-year-old PLB male passenger sustained mouth and legs injuries respectively. They were sent to Pok Oi Hospital in conscious state. A 42-year-old male passenger sustained head and legs injuries and was sent to Prince of Wales Hospital in conscious state. A 47-year-old private car female passenger sustained waist injuries. A 45-year-old private car male passenger sustained neck injuries and a 52-year-old private car male passenger sustained back injuries. They were taken to Pok Oi Hospital in conscious state.

The 47-year-old LGV driver and the 44-year-old MGV driver felt unwell and were sent to Pok Oi Hospital in conscious state.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

2026-04-08 11:01:12

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (April 8). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

Missing man in Tuen Mun located

2026-04-06 22:39:35

A man who went missing in Tuen Mun has been located.

He Chengan, aged 79, went missing after he was last seen on MacLehose Trail – Section No. 10 in Tuen Mun Tai Lam Country Park on April 4 morning. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

The man was located on a slope near a temple on MacLehose Trail – Section No. 10 in Tuen Mun Tai Lam Country Park this afternoon (April 6). He sustained abrasions to his head and legs, and was airlifted to Tuen Mun Hospital in conscious state. No suspicious circumstances were detected.

Missing woman in Sha Tin located

2026-04-06 22:10:43

A woman who went missing in Sha Tin has been located.

Zou Xiao, aged 70, went missing after she was last seen outside the Cheung Lek Mei Street Public Toilet yesterday (April 5) morning. Her family then made a report to Police.

The woman was located in Chun Shek Estate tonight (April 6). She sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Appeal for information on missing woman in Sha Tin (with photos)

2026-04-06 15:40:20

     Police today (April 6) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Sha Tin.

     Zou Xiao, aged 70, went missing after she was last seen outside the Cheung Lek Mei Street Public Toilet yesterday (April 5) morning. Her family then made a report to Police.

     She is about 1.6 metres tall, 50 kilograms in weight and of thin build. She has a square face with yellow complexion and short grey and white hair. She was last seen wearing a yellow and white shirt, black trousers and white shoes.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing woman or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1176 or 5562 1342 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Appeal for information on missing man in Tuen Mun (with photos)

2026-04-05 20:52:21

Police today (April 5) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tuen Mun.

He Chengan, aged 79, went missing after he was last seen on MacLehose Trail – Section No. 10 in Tuen Mun Tai Lam Country Park yesterday (April 4) morning. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

He is about 1.6 metres tall, around 60 kilograms in weight and of medium build. He has a round face with yellow complexion and short white hair. He was last seen wearing a blue checkered long-sleeved shirt, black trousers, dark blue shoes and carrying a black crossbody bag.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories North on 3661 3113 or 6273 5787 or email to rmpu-ntn-1@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi

2026-03-31 06:57:33

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tsing Yi yesterday (March 30) in which two men died.

At about 11.16pm, a bus driven by a 49-year-old man was travelling along Lantau Link towards airport. It reportedly rammed into a stationary taxi.

A 66-year-old male taxi driver and a 37-year-old male taxi passenger were trapped inside the vehicle and were rescued by firemen later.

Sustaining no superficial injury, the taxi passenger and driver were rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and were certified dead today (March 31) at 0.15am and 0.43am respectively.

A 66-year-old female bus passenger sustained mouth injury and was sent to the Princess Margaret Hospital in conscious state.

The 49-year-old male bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1446.

Fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui

2026-03-29 20:03:31

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Sheung Shui this afternoon (March 29) in which a man died.

     At about 3.10pm, a 64-year-old man reportedly collapsed while driving a private car along an unnamed road near Sha Tau Kok Road - Lung Yeuk Tau towards Sha Tau Kok Road - Lung Yeuk Tau direction. The private car suspectedly went out of control and crashed into an iron railing.

     Sustaining no superficial injury, the driver was rushed to North District Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.26pm.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.

Application procedure for Certificate of No Criminal Conviction to be further enhanced from tomorrow

2026-03-29 11:00:43

The issuance service of the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) by the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) will be further enhanced starting from tomorrow (March 30). Eligible applicants may complete the application procedure without the need to submit fingerprints. The new measure aligns with the commitment to “Continue to Enhance Digital Applications” as outlined in “The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address”, aiming to provide the public with higher quality and more convenient services.

The issuance of the CNCC is a charged service provided by the HKPF, solely for the purpose of applications for various types of visas (such as visit, student or resident visas) or for adoption of children. Currently, all applicants may utilise the HKPF Online Applications Platform (www.es.police.gov.hk) to submit applications, settle application fees, schedule appointments for fingerprinting at the CNCC Office or nine designated police stations, as well as check their application status.

Starting from tomorrow, applicants who meet the following conditions may complete the application procedure without submitting fingerprints:

- submitting the application via the HKPF Online Applications Platform using “iAM Smart” account; and
- the purpose of application is not related to matters concerning children or mentally incapacitated persons (e.g. child adoption).

Under special circumstances, applicants who meet the above listed conditions may still be required to submit fingerprints at relevant locations.

Following the implementation of the new measure, the processing time for applications meeting the listed conditions will be reduced from 28 days to 15 days. For details regarding the new measure and application, please visit the HKPF website (www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/cert_no_crime.html).

Flag-lowering ceremony cancelled

2026-03-27 17:55:10

Owing to the thunderstorm warning, the flag-lowering ceremony to be conducted at Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai at 6pm today (March 27) will be cancelled.

If the thunderstorm warning is cancelled and weather conditions permit by then, the flag-lowering ceremony may be resumed without further notice.

Missing man in Kwai Chung located

2026-03-26 11:06:27

A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located.

Cheung Leong, aged 38, went missing after he left his residence in Kwai Shing West Estate on March 22 night. His family made a report to Police on March 24.

The man was located on Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan last night (March 25). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Police launch new interactive anti-drug play for upper primary students (with photos)

2026-03-25 19:28:17

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held a premiere of its new play, “The Mysterious Circus – Interactive Anti-drug Theatre” today (March 25) to disseminate anti-drug messages to nearly 300 representatives from charitable organisations and school sponsoring bodies, principals, teachers, and upper primary students, aiming to further enhance public awareness of emerging drugs such as etomidate.

Addressing the event, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, said that in 2025, etomidate has become the most commonly abused drug overall and among youths. Since it was listed as a dangerous drug in February 2025, the Police recorded 911 cases involving etomidate by the end of the year, resulting in 1 134 arrests, including 205 youths.

Mr Chow noted that prevention is better than cure, with education and publicity as the first line of defence against drug problems. The Police will intensify enforcement to combat drug supply while enhancing preventive education and publicity to build resistance and curb market demand.

Over the past three years, the Police had organised over 120 interactive anti-drug drama performances. Through a lively, engaging and educational approach, the drama conveyed anti-drug messages to more than 18 000 upper primary students, helping them build proper values and a firm determination to reject drugs.

The HKPF has specially produced a brand new series of plays this year to explore how youths may fall into drug traps on online platforms. Through the interactive sessions, students learn to spot drug offenders’ “sugar-coated traps”, firmly say “no” to drugs, and build digital literacy for stronger self-protection online.

This year’s Interactive Anti-drug Theatre will reach a record-breaking 60 performances, with half sponsored by Yan Oi Tong. The HKPF will also join hands with Yan Oi Tong and the Yan Oi Tong Choi Wong Ling Ling Education Fund to launch the “Anti-drug Education Programme”, built around the Interactive Anti-drug Theatre complemented by an extended curriculum and creative activities to deepen students’ understanding of drug harms and foster healthy, positive lifestyles.

“The Mysterious Circus – Interactive Anti-drug Theatre” marks the Narcotics Bureau’s first major publicity event for the “Anti-Cannabis cum Anti-Etomidate Month 2026”, featuring touring performances at various primary schools. Schools interested in learning more and arranging a performance can contact the Narcotics Bureau by email (ip-sip-int-1e-nb@police.gov.hk).

Appeal for information on missing man in Kwai Chung (with photos)

2026-03-25 14:57:47

     Police today (March 25) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Kwai Chung.

     Cheung Leong, aged 38, went missing after he left his residence in Kwai Shing West Estate on March 22 night. His family made a report to Police yesterday (March 24).

     He is about 1.7 metres tall, 55 kilograms in weight and of thin build. He has a long face with yellow complexion and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a pair of black glasses, a light grey long-sleeved shirt, dark trousers, dark sneakers and carrying a blue backpack.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1176 or 9091 5416 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

2026-03-25 09:11:43

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (March 25). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

Fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai

2026-03-25 07:28:12

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai yesterday (March 24), in which a man died.

At 10.15pm, Police received a report that a man was trapped between two goods vehicles.

Police officers sped to the scene. The 76-year-old man was rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, he was rushed to Tin Shui Wai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.18pm on the same day.

Initial investigation revealed that the man drove a medium goods vehicle (MGV) to an open container carpark near Kau Lee Uk Tsuen on Tin Ha Road. As he alighted the MGV, the MGV started rolling forward and he attempted to return to the MGV to stop it. In the meantime, the MGV rammed into another MGV which parked beside. The man was trapped between the door of his MGV and the trailer of the other MGV.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3800.

One man arrested and charged with attempted wounding with intent and possession of offensive weapon

2026-03-23 19:58:36

Police arrested a 43-year-old man on March 21 and laid holding charges against him yesterday (March 22) with one count of attempted wounding with intent and one count of possession of offensive weapon.

The man was suspected to be in connection with a Police open fire case happened in Kwai Chung on March 21, in which he was holding weapons and three officers fired a total of five shots at him.

The case was mentioned at the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts today (March 23).

Active investigations by the Regional Crime Unit of New Territories South are under way.

Pending infanticide in Wan Chai

2026-03-23 19:49:52

     Police are investigating a pending infanticide case happened in Wan Chai today (March 23) in which a baby boy died.

     At about 1.32pm, Police received a report from a cleaner, that a newborn baby was found inside a rubbish bin in a female toilet at a shopping mall on 99 Percival Street. Police officers sped to the scene, the baby was sent to Ruttonjee Hospital and was certified dead at 2.39pm. Initial examination revealed that the baby, with an umbilical cord attached, was a newborn boy.

     The case is now classified as pending infanticide.

Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

     Active investigations by the District Crime Squad of Wan Chai District are under way.

JPC Award Scheme 2025 Gold Award Presentation Ceremony concludes (with photos)

2026-03-21 17:44:25

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held the "Junior Police Call (JPC) Award Scheme 2025 Gold Award Presentation Ceremony" today (March 21) to commend JPC members who have actively participated in activities and demonstrated outstanding performance over the past year.

Addressing the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, said that the HKPF, as the pillar for maintaining social order and serving the community, is committed to fostering youth development through diversified and in-depth activities of the JPC Award Scheme. These activities include foot drill and flag-raising training, exchange tours to the Mainland, and adventure-based challenges, all aimed at guiding the younger generation to step out of their comfort zones and broaden their horizons. He noted that many JPC members have become proactive, confident, and able to demonstrate leadership potential after participating in the activities.

Mr Chow expressed his gratitude to various sectors of the community, schools, parents and members for their staunch support over the years. He made particular note of the JPC Central Advisory Board, honorary presidents from various districts and JPC partners for their selfless contributions in all aspects, which have enabled the JPC to pursue excellence and offer young people a broader range of diverse activities and training opportunities. He added that the HKPF will continue, through the JPC, to bring together different sectors of the community to nurture capable talents of tomorrow.

Mr Chow concluded by encouraging the award-winning members to continue upholding a spirit of perseverance and endeavour, while pursuing continuous learning and self-improvement to become pillars of the country and Hong Kong, contributing to society.

A total of 6 257 JPC members participated in this year's award scheme, achieving a record of 1 432 award recipients. Among them, 153 received the Gold Award, 384 received the Silver Award, and 895 received the Bronze Award. The ceremony also recognised JPC school clubs from various districts for their efforts in promoting anti-deception awareness and education on safeguarding national security.

The "JPC New Strategy – IDEAS@JPC" was launched in 2022. In "IDEAS", "I" stands for Innovation, "D" for Discipline, "E" for Exposure, "A" for Adventure, and "S" for Synergy. The award scheme, themed around "IDEAS", has introduced new activities such as the Junior Police Call Innovation and Technology Competition and innovation and technology cultural exchange tours, including a visit to Jiuquan to witness a satellite launch and a trip to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to learn about desert control projects. Members can accumulate points by participating in activities, and upon meeting specific standards, they will be awarded the Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards and certificates as recognition. For details about the scheme, please visit the dedicated webpage: www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/16_jpc/jpc_award_scheme.html.

Police open fire in Kwai Chung

2026-03-21 14:03:43

Police are investigating a Police open fire case in Kwai Chung in the small hours today (March 21).

Police received a number of reports from 0.17am that a man holding sharp objects was found wandering outside MTR Tsuen Wan Station and Castle Peak Road – Kwai Chung. Police officers sped to the scene and located the man, who was holding a 30-centimeter long knife and a one-metre long iron pole, outside a garden on Castle Peak Road – Kwai Chung.

Police officers attempted to persuade the man to disarm himself and gave verbal warnings, but the man turned emotional and attempted to attack the officers. An officer then discharged one burst of pepper spray. Officers faced serious threats to life and gave multiple verbal warnings to the man but in vain. To ensure public safety, three officers subsequently fired a total of five shots at him.

Sustaining shot wounds to his thigh and chest, the 43-year-old man was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state.

Investigations by the Regional Crime Unit of New Territories South are under way. Anyone who has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1217.

Special traffic arrangements for Ching Ming Festival

2026-03-20 18:36:11

The Police announced today (March 20) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in various districts during the Ching Ming Festival period to facilitate grave sweepers, and to ensure smooth vehicular traffic movements and pedestrian safety. Members of the public are urged to make use of public transport services as far as possible.

Hong Kong Island
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(1) Chai Wan

A. Road closure

Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road is designated as a prohibited zone for private cars and light goods vehicles from 7am to 3pm daily until April 26, except for vehicles with a permit.

Phase I

The following roads will be closed from 7am to 5pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

- Southbound Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, green minibus (GMB) routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles with a permit, and vehicles heading to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate;
- Northbound Lin Shing Road, except for GMB route 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road, except for GMB route 18M, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- Cape Collinson Road west of Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- The slip road leading from Cape Collinson Road to the Garden of Remembrance and the crematorium, except for hearses and vehicles carrying passengers to services at the Crematorium; and
- The slip road leading to Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery.

Phase II

The following roads will be closed from 7am to 5pm on April 5:

- Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles with a permit, and vehicles heading to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate;
- Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road, except for hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- Cape Collinson Road west of Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- The slip road leading from Cape Collinson Road to the Garden of Remembrance and the crematorium, except for hearses and vehicles carrying passengers to services at the crematorium;
- The slip road leading to Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery; and
- Wan Tsui Lane, except for vehicles heading to Hing Wah Plaza.

B. Traffic diversions

- Traffic along eastbound Wan Tsui Road between Fei Tsui Road and Lin Shing Road cannot turn right to southbound Lin Shing Road during road closures under Phases I and II; and
- Cape Collinson Road between its slip road to the crematorium and Shek O Road will be rerouted one-way westbound during road closures under Phases I and II, and the operation hours of Citybus route No. 388.

C. Prohibition on parking

During the specified road closure period, parking will be prohibited along the following roads:

- Wan Tsui Road;
- Lin Shing Road;
- Cape Collinson Road; and
- Shek O Road between Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution and Tai Tam Road.

With the exception of access to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate, all red minibuses, private cars, goods vehicles, motorcycles, motor tricycles and pedal cycles cannot enter Lin Shing Road during road closures under Phases I and II, while taxis cannot enter Lin Shing Road during road closure under Phase II.

(2) Pok Fu Lam

A. Traffic diversions

Consort Rise between Victoria Road and Bisney Road will be rerouted one-way southbound from 7am to 5.30pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19.

B. Suspension of parking spaces

Four metered parking spaces (metered parking spaces No. 3941A, 3941B, 3942A and 3942B) and three motorcycle parking spaces at Victoria Road near Consort Rise will be suspended from 7am to 5.30pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19.

(3) Aberdeen

Peel Rise in the vicinity of the Aberdeen Chinese Permanent Cemetery and the slip road from Shek Pai Wan Road leading to the Aberdeen Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed during the following time periods:

- From 7am to 5.30pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19; and
- From 7.30am to 6.30pm on April 5.

Kowloon
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(1) Tseung Kwan O

The access road at Ko Chiu Road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed from 5.30am to 6pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, and April 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 18, 19, 25, 26, and May 1, except for special route No. 14S of Kowloon Motor Bus, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit.

The above road will be closed from 5.30am to 8pm daily on March 29, April 5 and 12.

Grave sweepers can access the cemetery on foot via the BMCPC Footpath opposite MTR Tiu Keng Leng Station or the access road on Ko Chiu Road. Wheelchair users should enter the cemetery via the Ko Chiu Road entrance.

(2) Diamond Hill

The following special arrangements will be implemented from 7am to 6pm daily on March 28 and 29, and April 3 to 7, 11 and 12:

A. Road closure

- The access road leading to the Diamond Hill Crematorium; the access road between the Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour and the CLP Power substation; and the access road adjacent to the Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour leading to Sze Chen Hall, except for hearses and funeral vehicles; and

- Yuk Hok Lane and Yuk Wah Street east of Tsz Wan Shan Road, except for private cars and taxis.

B. Traffic diversions

- Vehicles must follow southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill for entering or leaving Fung Shing Street or Fu Shan Estate car park;
- Vehicles must follow northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill for entering or leaving Grand View Garden car park;
- Vehicles from eastbound Po Kong Village Road can turn to westbound Yuk Wah Street via the easternmost traffic lane of Tsz Wan Shan (South) Bus Terminus;
- Traffic along westbound Fung Shing Street cannot turn right to northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill;
- Traffic along northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill cannot turn right to eastbound Fung Shing Street;
- Vehicles from Grand View Garden car park cannot turn right to southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill;
- Traffic along southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill cannot turn right to Grand View Garden car park;
- Vehicles from Fu Shan Estate car park cannot turn right to northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill;
- Traffic along northbound Po Kong Village Road uphill cannot turn right to Fu Shan Estate car park;
- Traffic along southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill cannot turn right to Po Kong Village Road School Village car park(except from 7am to 10.15am on April 11);
- Vehicles from Po Kong Village Road School Village car park cannot turn right to southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill;
- Traffic along southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill cannot turn right to the unnamed road opposite to Po Leung Lane;
- Traffic along the unnamed road opposite to Po Leung Lane cannot turn right to southbound Po Kong Village Road downhill; and
- Traffic along Yuk Wah Crescent cannot turn right to eastbound Yuk Wah Street.

C. Suspension of parking spaces

Metered parking spaces on the unnamed road between the Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour and the CLP Power substation, and motorcycle parking spaces at Yuk Wah Street near Yuk Hok Lane and Po Kong Village Road near Hammer Hill substation will be suspended.

D. Temporary passenger pick-up and drop-off points

The temporary pick-up and drop-off point for private cars will be located at westbound Yuk Wah Street near Yuk Hok Lane.

Po Kong Village Road School Village car park will be closed and designated as a private car drop-off point from 7am to 6pm daily on March 29, and April 3 to 7 and 12.

(3) Cheung Sha Wan

The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented from 7am to 7pm daily on March 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11 and 12:

A. Road closure

Wing Ming Street and the unnamed road between Wing Ming Street and Saint Raphael’s Catholic Cemetery will be closed, except for hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles of the cemetery staff and those with permits.

B. Prohibition on parking

Parking will be prohibited along the following roads:

- Yu Chau West Street between Castle Peak Road and King Lam Street;
- Vehicles are prohibited to pick up or drop off passengers along Yu Chau West Street near Wing Ming Street (outside 83 Wing Hong Street); and
- Ching Cheung Road.

C. Suspension of parking spaces

All on-street parking spaces on Yu Chau West Street, Tai Nan West Street, King Lam Street between Yu Chau West Street and Tai Nan West Street, and Wing Hong Street between Yu Chau West Street and Tai Nan West Street will be suspended.

Members of the public should access Saint Raphael’s Catholic Cemetery via the subway across Ching Cheung Road from the end of the unnamed road between Wing Ming Street and the cemetery.

New Territories
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(1) Wo Hop Shek

The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

A. Road closure (daily from 6am to 5pm)

- Kiu Tau Road, except for hearses, coaches conveying funeral attendees, vehicles of undertakers and franchised buses;
- Ming Yin Road, except for franchised buses;
- Wo Ka Lau Road; and
- All access roads within Wo Hop Shek Cemetery.

B. Traffic diversions

- Traffic along northbound Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon cannot turn right to southbound Pak Wo Road; and
- Traffic along southbound Pak Wo Road near MTR Fanling Station cannot turn right to the car park on Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon.

C. Suspension of parking spaces (daily from 7am to 5pm)

- The car park on Wo Hing Road near Wah Ming Road roundabout, except for taxis;
- The car park on Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon, except for the disabled parking spaces and public buses of the residents’ service route No. NR112. Depending on the prevailing situation, vehicles with elderly and disabled passengers may be allowed to use the car park for boarding shuttle buses that are heading for Wo Hop Shek Cemetery;
- All parking spaces on Wah Ming Lane; and
- All parking spaces at Ming Yin Road between Wo Hop Shek Cemetery Office and Kiu Tau Road.

(2) Sandy Ridge

The Frontier Closed Area from MTR Lo Wu Station to Lo Wu Station Road will be open to grave sweepers from 6am to 6pm daily between March 21 and April 19.

The following roads will be closed from 6am to 6pm daily on March 21, 22, 28 and 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

- Lo Wu Station Road, from its junction with Man Kam To Road to a point approximately 280 metres west, near the cemetery management office, except for vehicles of Lo Wu Village residents and those permitted to use the MTR Lo Wu Station car park; and
- Sha Ling Road, except for vehicles of Sha Ling residents.

(3) Tuen Mun

Nim Wan Road between Yung Long Road and the access road to Tsang Tsui Columbarium will be closed from 7am to 7pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19, except for franchised buses, MTR buses, taxis, vehicles heading for West New Territories Landfill and T·PARK, and vehicles with a permit.

In addition, the following special traffic arrangements will be implemented from 7am to 7pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

A. Road closure

- Tsing San Path; and
- The access roads leading to Ching Chung Koon and Ching Chung Sin Yuen.

B. Traffic diversions

- Tsing Chung Koon Road between Tsing Lun Road and San Fuk Road will be rerouted one-way northbound; and
- San Fuk Road between Leung Shun Street and Tsing Chung Koon Road will be rerouted one-way westbound.

C. Prohibition on parking

Parking will be prohibited along the following roads:

- San Fuk Road;
- Tsing Chung Koon Road between Tsing Chung Path and San Fuk Road;
- Tsing Lun Road between Tsun Wen Road and the northern vehicle entrance of Tuen Mun Hospital; and
- Southbound Tsun Wen Road between Tsing Lun Road and San Fuk Road.

D. Temporary passenger pick-up and drop-off points

Temporary pick-up and drop-off points will be set up at northbound Tsing Chung Koon Road opposite to Castle Peak Hospital, northbound Tsing Chung Koon Road opposite to Tuen Mun Hospital, and westbound Tsing Lun Road outside Tuen Mun Hospital.

(4) Kwai Tsing

Wing Yin Street and Wing Hau Street will be closed from 7am to 5pm daily on March 28, and April 3, 4, 7, 11 and 18, except for hearses and franchised buses.

The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented from 7am to 5pm daily on March 29, April 5, 6, and 12:

- Southbound Wing Tak Street between the entrance of City Point and Wing Shun Street, Wing Yin Street, and Wing Shun Street between Wing Tak Street and Kwai Hei Street will be closed, except for hearses, franchised buses, taxis and GMBs;
- Wing Kei Road between Kwai Hei Street and Wing Kin Road will be rerouted one-way southbound. Vehicles cannot travel via Kwai Hei Street for Wing Kei Road; and
- Wing Hau Street will be closed.

(5) Tsuen Wan

A. Road closure

Lo Wai Road between Lo Wai Pai Lau and Yuen Yuen Institute will be closed from 8am to 6pm daily on March 28 and 29, April 3 to 5 and 12, except for franchised buses, taxis, GMB route 81 and vehicles with a permit.

B. Suspension of parking spaces

During the specified road closure period, all metered parking spaces on Lo Wai Road near Yi Pei Chun Road and the former Lo Wai Bus Terminus will be suspended from 8am to 6pm daily on March 28 and 29, April 3 to 5 and 12. Also, all metered parking spaces on Lo Wai Road outside Yuen Yuen Institute will be suspended from 8am to 6pm daily from March 28 to April 12.

(6) Sha Tin

A. Road closure and traffic diversions

The following roads will be closed between 7am and 6pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

- Lower Shing Mun Road between Yau On Street and Fu Shan Crematorium, Yau On Street and Yau Ting Street, except for hearses, funeral vehicles, GMB route 64K, and vehicles of residents of Pak Tin Areas 2 to 5 and Lakeview Garden.

The following road will be closed between 8am and 6pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

- Pai Tau Street west of its junction with Sheung Wo Che Road.

The following road will be closed between 9am and 5pm daily on March 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11 and 12:

- To Fung Shan Road north of its junction with Pak Lok Path, except for vehicles serving To Fung Shan residents and staff.

The following road will be closed between 7am to 7pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

- On Hing Lane, except for emergency vehicles, Sha Tin Transfer Station vehicles and vehicles of Shek Mun Columbarium staff.

To Fung Shan Road between Chung Ling Road and Pak Lok Path will be converted into one-lane two-way traffic between 9am and 5pm daily on March 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11 and 12.

B. Suspension of parking spaces

All metered parking spaces on Yau On Street and Lower Shing Mun Road will be suspended from 7am to 6pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19.

(7) Lantau Island

The closed section of Tung Chung Road between Shek Mun Kap Road and South Lantau Road will be temporarily opened to traffic from 6am to 6pm daily on April 3 to 7, 11 and 12. Others roads on south Lantau will remain closed, except for vehicles with a permit.

During the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements, any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the specified areas will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Depending on the prevailing conditions, other traffic control measures will be implemented. Motorists are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site.

HKPF holds 2026 Bank Staff Recognition Ceremony to commend banking industry for their contributions to scam prevention (with photos)

2026-03-20 15:44:05

The Police held the 2026 Bank Staff Recognition Ceremony today (March 20) and presented awards to 16 bank staff members and 19 banks, in recognition of the exceptional contributions of the banking industry and its frontline staff in preventing scams and money laundering.

Addressing the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, highlighted that deception cases which had been rising continuously since 2019 recorded the first decline last year. A total of 43 212 cases were registered, representing a decrease of 2.9 per cent compared to 2024. The amount of losses also dropped from HK$9.2 billion to HK$8.1 billion. He emphasised that this achievement was made possible through the collective efforts of all stakeholders, especially the banking industry.

He added that the Police and the banking industry have been working closely in preventing and combating deception. The "Anti-Scam Helpline 18222" and the "Anti-Scam Bank Helpline" established by the Police successfully intercepted 1 552 fraud cases last year, accounting for 13.1 per cent of all such cases. The amount of fraudulent funds intercepted reached HK$2.09 billion, representing a significant increase of over 40 per cent compared to 2024.

In tackling deception, both local measures and cross-border collaboration are essential. To this end, four strategies have been adopted by the Police and the banking sector:

(1) Combating fraud industry chain: With the new legislation allowing bank-to-bank information sharing on suspicious personal accounts coming into effect, the Police, in collaboration with the banking industry, have launched the upgraded version of the "Financial Intelligence Evaluation Sharing Tool (FINEST)" platform. Interbank information sharing has recorded a multi-fold increase and participation is also set to expand to include all 28 retail banks. The number of stooge accounts dropped from 6 047 in the third quarter of 2025 to 5 781 in the fourth quarter, representing a decrease of 4.4 per cent. In addition, the “Upstream Scam Intervention” scheme, which analyses transaction patterns of stooge accounts and proactively contacts potential victims, intercepted 4 060 fraud cases last year and prevented losses of over HK$480 million, representing increases of 69.4 per cent and more than 1.5 times, respectively, compared with 2024.

(2) Targeted publicity: The Police, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) and the banking industry organise various anti-deception campaigns. The publicity this year focuses on investment scams, with the elderly continuing to be the key target group.

(3) Promoting greater use of “Scameter+”: The app began leveraging artificial intelligence technology in October last year to automatically detect fraudulent websites posing as banking and investment platforms, with the database updated immediately to block access. Following the launch of this new function, there was a significant increase in both public reports and alerts issued. By the end of 2025, the app had been downloaded 1.15 million times.

(4) Enhancing international collaboration: The Police have actively promoted the Cross-border Anti-Scam Collaboration Platform "FRONTIER+". Through joint operations last year, more than 1 800 persons were arrested, and US$20 million in fraudulent funds were intercepted. By strengthening real-time intelligence analysis and sharing it with the banks, overseas victims were promptly identified and fraudulent payments were intercepted, reducing their financial losses.

Looking ahead, Mr Chow firmly believed that through the partnership between the Police and the banking industry, a strong protective network could be built, reinforcing Hong Kong’s image and position as a robust international financial centre. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the HKMA, the HKAB, and the banking industry for their full support and outstanding contributions.

At the ceremony, a total of 19 banks received corporate awards. In addition, 639 frontline bank staff proactively assisted customers suspected of being targeted by scams last year, successfully preventing 595 cases. Among them, the Police presented the “Spotlight Award” to 16 staff members in recognition of their exemplary performance. Awardees are listed in the Annex.

The officiating guests also included the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung; the Director of Crime and Security, Mr Chan Tung; the Executive Director (Enforcement and AML) of the HKMA, Mr Raymond Chan; and the representative of the HKAB, Ms Grace Yeung.

Missing man in Kwai Chung located

2026-03-19 19:58:22

A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located.

Lui Wai-sing, aged 46, went missing after he left his residence in Shek Lei Estate yesterday (March 18) morning. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

The man was located at a carpark in On Yam Estate this afternoon (March 19). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Appeal for information on missing man in Kwai Chung (with photo)

2026-03-19 11:08:49

Police today (March 19) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Kwai Chung.

Lui Wai-sing, aged 46, went missing after he left his residence in Shek Lei Estate yesterday (March 18) morning. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

He is about 1.7 metres tall, 80 kilograms in weight and of fat build. He has a round face with yellow complexion and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a pair of black glasses, a grey short-sleeved T-shirt, blue pants and white shoes.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1176 or 6104 3239 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Commissioner of Police attends Global Fraud Summit 2026 (with photos)

2026-03-18 14:41:59

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, led a Hong Kong delegation, as part of the national delegation, to attend the Global Fraud Summit 2026 held in Vienna, Austria, on March 16 and 17 (Vienna time). The Hong Kong delegation shared Hong Kong's experiences, innovative measures, and achievements in cross-sector collaboration in combating fraud, and discussed with law enforcement agencies from other countries/regions to explore ways to strengthen co-operation in cross-border fraud investigations, and to promote the establishment of a closer global anti-fraud network.

Co-organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and INTERPOL, the summit brought together representatives from law enforcement agencies, international organisations, the private sector and academia from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on combating cross-border fraud, international co-operation, and the use of technology to counter fraud, with a view to building consensus and collectively addressing the increasingly complex global fraud threats. The national delegation was led by the Deputy Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Public Security, Mr Zhu Lei. Members of the delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Public Security, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), and the Macao Judiciary Police.

Mr Chow was invited as a guest speaker of a forum on public-private collaboration alongside representatives from the UNODC, European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, and a cryptocurrency analytics firm. At the forum, Mr Chow gave a detailed overview of the various collaborative initiatives established by the HKPF in recent years to combat fraud, including the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC), the Anti-Deception Alliance, "Scameter", etc. He also cited related enforcement accomplishments and statistics to demonstrate the Police's effectiveness in preventing and tackling scams, and intercepting crime proceeds. The other speakers at the forum noted that the HKPF's measures on this front are valuable to share and promote internationally. The speakers unanimously agreed that co-operation across all sectors of society is essential to effectively curb fraudulent activities.

At another panel discussion of the summit, Chief Superintendent of Police Commercial Crime Bureau, Mr Wong Chun-yue, shared Hong Kong's successful experience in establishing the ADCC, outlining the challenges and opportunities encountered from its inception to its expansion. He also discussed with other panelists on how anti-deception centres worldwide can adapt to evolving fraud tactics by continuously developing and gradually expanding their functions, such as enhancing data analysis and cross-sector collaboration. He noted that through sharing the HKPF's forward‑looking strategies, could assist other countries/regions in carrying out more efficient anti‑fraud work.

At the summit, the national delegation showcased the country's significant achievements in combating and curbing telecom and online fraud in recent years, including the successful dismantling of the four major organised telecom fraud syndicates through collaboration with Southeast Asian partners. As part of the national delegation, the HKPF fully supported the nation's anti-fraud efforts and actively promoted the relevant achievements, thereby contributing to consolidating the country's leadership in international law enforcement efforts.

Mr Chow stated that the summit brought together senior officials of law enforcement officials across the globe, providing the HKPF with an international platform to exchange experiences with partners, whilst supporting the nation's effort to establish a global anti‑fraud alliance. The HKPF will continue to promote innovative measures and align with national strategies to work alongside the international community to tackle challenges posed by cross‑border fraud, and spare no effort in protecting the public's property, and safeguarding Hong Kong's social stability and financial order.

Mr Chow will conclude his visit and depart for Hong Kong on March 18 (Vienna time).

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

2026-03-18 09:09:49

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (March 18). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

Appeal for information on missing man in Tai Po (with photos)

2026-03-15 19:13:21

Police today (March 15) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tai Po.

Lau Kin-pong, aged 68, went missing after he was last seen on Shan Tong Road on March 13 afternoon. His family made a report to Police yesterday (March 14).

He is about 1.7 metres tall, 60 kilograms in weight and of thin build. He has a pointed face with yellow complexion and short white hair. He was last seen wearing a camouflage vest, a white long-sleeved shirt, blue pants and grey shoes, and carrying a black crossbody bag.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories North on 3661 3113 or email to rmpu-ntn-1@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Eighty citizens and six organisations commended for supporting Police in crime prevention (with photos)

2026-03-14 19:51:35

The Hong Kong Police Force held the “Good Citizen Award (GCA) Presentation Ceremony 2025” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today (March 14) to commend 80 members of the public for their assistance in combating crime and saving lives, and to present the “Good Organisation Award” to six organisations in recognition of their active support for the Police in promoting anti-deception initiatives, fighting crime, safeguarding national security and fostering youth development.

Addressing the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, highlighted that the GCA Scheme, launched in 1973, has honoured nearly 4 800 good citizens to date, fully demonstrating Hong Kong citizens’ spirit of mutual help and courage in doing what is right. He expressed appreciation for the awardees for offering assistance and making the right choice at critical moments, which echoed this year’s theme, “Good Citizen–A Flash Moment–Be United”. He added that calm judgment in a flash moment helps members of the public avoid scammers’ traps. He urged the public to make good use of “Scameter+”, a mobile app launched by the Police, to identify suspicious calls and websites, and to think twice before disclosing personal or account data, or engaging in money transactions.

He added that this year’s six “Good Organisation Award” recipients have actively fulfilled their corporate social responsibilities by bringing anti-scam and anti-drug messages into the community, thereby supporting police efforts. He said that the Police would continue working hand in hand with the public, organisations and stakeholders from all sectors of the community to transform every “flash moment” of kindness into a strong, lasting force safeguarding our home.

Another officiating guest, the Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), Hong Kong, Dr Jonathan Choi, noted that the recipients of the GCA came from different sectors and backgrounds, yet they all shared the same willingness to act as “guardians” by assisting the Police in preventing crime. He said that the CGCC would continue to encourage the business community to promote the good citizen spirit, so as to make Hong Kong a better place to live and work. Fight Crime Committee member, Ms Cecilia Ho, said that by asking just one more question and taking one more step at critical moments, these individual efforts by members of the public can unite to become the Police’s strongest support in combating crime and saving lives.

In 2025, a total of 80 GCA awardees were commended for assisting the Police in preventing and detecting crime, arresting offenders and saving lives. The “Good Citizen of the Year Award” (GCYA) was presented to Mr Leung Ho-yin, who bravely rescued three people from drowning after they fell into the sea during Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hong Kong last year.

The GCA Scheme is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Police Force and the Fight Crime Committee, with support from the CGCC since 2025. Each awardee receives a cash prize of $4,000, and the GCYA recipient receives $6,000, in recognition of their courage in upholding what is right.

A brand new promotional video series, “A Flash Moment of Good Citizens”, premiered at the ceremony. Adapted from four award-winning cases of 2025, it features the award winners themselves starring in and portraying their pivotal “flash moment” good citizen stories. The videos will be uploaded to the Police Force’s Facebook and YouTube channel.

Special traffic arrangements for Ching Ming Festival

2026-03-13 19:41:38

The Police announced today (March 13) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in various districts during the Ching Ming Festival period to facilitate grave sweepers, and to ensure smooth vehicular traffic movements and pedestrian safety. Members of the public are urged to make use of public transport services as far as possible.

Hong Kong Island
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Chai Wan

A. Temporary prohibited zone

Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road is designated as a private car and light goods vehicle prohibited zone from 7am to 3pm daily from March 14 to April 26, except for vehicles with a permit.

B. Road closure

Phase I

The following roads will be closed from 7am to 5pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

- Southbound Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, green minibus (GMB) routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles with a permit, and vehicles heading to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate;
- Northbound Lin Shing Road, except for GMB route 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road, except for GMB route 18M, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- Cape Collinson Road west of Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, taxis, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- The slip road leading from Cape Collinson Road to the Garden of Remembrance and the crematorium, except for hearses and vehicles carrying passengers to services at the Crematorium; and
- The slip road leading to Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery.

Phase II

The following roads will be closed from 7am to 5pm on April 5:

- Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles, vehicles with a permit, and vehicles heading to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate;
- Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road, except for hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- Cape Collinson Road west of Lin Shing Road, except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit;
- The slip road leading from Cape Collinson Road to the Garden of Remembrance and the crematorium, except for hearses and vehicles carrying passengers to services at the crematorium;
- The slip road leading to Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery; and
- Wan Tsui Lane, except for vehicles heading to Hing Wah Plaza.

C. Traffic diversions

- Traffic along eastbound Wan Tsui Road between Fei Tsui Road and Lin Shing Road cannot turn right to southbound Lin Shing Road during road closures under Phases I and II; and
- Cape Collinson Road between its slip road to the crematorium and Shek O Road will be rerouted one-way westbound during road closures under Phases I and II, and the operation hours of Citybus route No. 388.

D. Prohibition on parking

During road closures under Phases I and II, parking will be prohibited along the following roads:

- Wan Tsui Road;
- Lin Shing Road;
- Cape Collinson Road; and
- Shek O Road between Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution and Tai Tam Road.

With the exception of access to Wan Tsui Estate and Lin Tsui Estate, all red minibuses, private cars, goods vehicles, motorcycles, motor tricycles and pedal cycles cannot enter Lin Shing Road during road closures under Phases I and II, while taxis cannot enter Lin Shing Road during road closure under Phase II.

Kowloon
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Tseung Kwan O

The access road at Ko Chiu Road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed from 5.30am to 6pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, and April 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 18, 19, 25, 26, and May 1, except for special route No. 14S of Kowloon Motor Bus, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with a permit.

The above road will be closed from 5.30am to 8pm daily on March 29, April 5 and 12.

Grave sweepers can access the cemetery on foot via the BMCPC Footpath opposite MTR Tiu Keng Leng Station or the access road on Ko Chiu Road. Wheelchair users should enter the cemetery via the Ko Chiu Road entrance.

New Territories
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(1) Wo Hop Shek

The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

A. Road closure (daily from 6am to 5pm)

- Kiu Tau Road, except for hearses, coaches conveying funeral attendees, vehicles of undertakers and franchised buses;
- Ming Yin Road, except for franchised buses;
- Wo Ka Lau Road; and
- All access roads within Wo Hop Shek Cemetery.

B. Traffic diversions

- Traffic along northbound Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon cannot turn right to southbound Pak Wo Road; and
- Traffic along southbound Pak Wo Road near MTR Fanling Station cannot turn right to the car park on Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon.

C. Suspension of parking spaces (daily from 7am to 5pm)

- The car park on Wo Hing Road near Wah Ming Road roundabout, except for taxis;
- The car park on Pak Wo Road near Fung Ying Seen Koon, except for the disabled parking spaces and public buses of the residents’ service route No. NR112. Depending on the prevailing situation, vehicles with elderly and disabled passengers may be allowed to use the car park for boarding shuttle buses that are heading for Wo Hop Shek Cemetery;
- All parking spaces on Wah Ming Lane; and
- All parking spaces at Ming Yin Road between Wo Hop Shek Cemetery Office and Kiu Tau Road.

(2) Sandy Ridge

The Frontier Closed Area from MTR Lo Wu Station to Lo Wu Station Road will be open to grave sweepers from 6am to 6pm daily between March 21 and April 19.

The following roads will be closed from 6am to 6pm daily on March 21, 22, 28 and 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

- Lo Wu Station Road, from its junction with Man Kam To Road to a point approximately 280 metres west, near the cemetery management office, except for vehicles of Lo Wu Village residents and those permitted to use the MTR Lo Wu Station car park; and
- Sha Ling Road, except for vehicles of Sha Ling residents.

(3) Tuen Mun

Nim Wan Road between Yung Long Road and the access road to Tsang Tsui Columbarium will be closed from 7am to 7pm daily on March 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19, except for franchised buses, MTR buses, taxis, vehicles heading for West New Territories Landfill and T·PARK, and vehicles with a permit.

In addition, the following special traffic arrangements will be implemented from 7am to 7pm daily on March 21, 22, 28, 29, and April 3 to 7, 11, 12, 18 and 19:

A. Road closure

- Tsing San Path; and
- The access roads leading to Ching Chung Koon and Ching Chung Sin Yuen.

B. Traffic diversions

- Tsing Chung Koon Road between Tsing Lun Road and San Fuk Road will be rerouted one-way northbound; and
- San Fuk Road between Leung Shun Street and Tsing Chung Koon Road will be rerouted one-way westbound.

C. Prohibition on parking

Parking will be prohibited along the following roads:

- San Fuk Road;
- Tsing Chung Koon Road between Tsing Chung Path and San Fuk Road;
- Tsing Lun Road between Tsun Wen Road and the northern vehicle entrance of Tuen Mun Hospital; and
- Southbound Tsun Wen Road between Tsing Lun Road and San Fuk Road.

D. Temporary passenger pick-up and drop-off points

Temporary pick-up and drop-off points will be set up at northbound Tsing Chung Koon Road opposite to Castle Peak Hospital, northbound Tsing Chung Koon Road opposite to Tuen Mun Hospital, and westbound Tsing Lun Road outside Tuen Mun Hospital.

During the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements, any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the specified areas will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing. Depending on the prevailing conditions, other traffic control measures will be implemented. Motorists are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site.

Crowd management measures and special traffic arrangements for Cycle for Millions 2026

2026-03-13 18:42:02

The Police announced today (March 13) that crowd management measures and special traffic arrangements will be implemented in the New Territories on March 14 and 15 to facilitate the holding of Cycle for Millions 2026. Members of the public are urged to make use of public transport and shuttle bus services as far as possible, and allow extra travelling time.

Road closure
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The following road will be closed from 8pm on March 14 to about 1pm on March 15:

- The slow lane of northbound Ching Hong Road, from the Tsing Yi Road junction to 195 metres north (including on-street goods vehicle parking spaces).

The following road will be closed from 1am to about 10.30am on March 15:

- Northbound Sai Shan Road between its junction with Tsing Yi Road and the eastern entrance of Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi).

The following roads will be closed from 1am to about 11am on March 15:

- Southbound Tsing Long Highway between North West Tsing Yi Interchange and Tai Lam Tunnel and North West Tsing Yi Interchange (Tsing Sha Highway bound); and
- The slip road leading from Tuen Mun Road to southbound Ting Kau Bridge.

The following roads will be closed from 1am to about 1pm on March 15:

- Tsing Sha Highway between Ngong Shuen Chau Viaduct and Cheung Tsing Highway, including Stonecutters Bridge, East Tsing Yi Viaduct, Nam Wan Tunnel and West Tsing Yi Viaduct;
- The slip road leading from West Kowloon Highway (Airport bound) to Tsing Sha Highway (Airport bound);
- The slip road leading from Container Port Road South to Tsing Sha Highway (Ngong Shuen Chau Viaduct);
- The slip road leading from Tsing Sha Highway (Lai Chi Kok Viaduct) to Tsing Sha Highway (Ngong Shuen Chau Viaduct);
- All slip roads leading from North West Tsing Yi Interchange to Tsing Sha Highway (Sha Tin bound);
- All slip roads connecting Tsing Yi Road and Tsing Sha Highway; and
- Eastbound Tsing Yi Road from its southern cul-de-sac to its junction with Sai Shan Road.

Traffic diversions
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During road closures, the following traffic diversions arrangements will be implemented:

- Vehicles from North West Tsing Yi Interchange heading for Kowloon, Eagle's Nest Tunnel and Container Port Road South will be diverted via Route 3;
- Vehicles from North West Tsing Yi Interchange heading for Tsing Yi South will be diverted via southbound Cheung Tsing Highway and its slip road connecting Tsing Yi Road West, northbound Tsing Yi Road West, eastbound Ching Hong Road, northbound Tsing Yi Road and Tsing Yi Interchange;
- Vehicles from Tsing Yi South heading for North West Tsing Yi Interchange will be diverted via northbound Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Interchange, southbound Tsing Yi Road, westbound Ching Hong Road, southbound Tsing Yi Road West and its slip road connecting Cheung Tsing Highway, and northbound Cheung Tsing Highway;
- Vehicles from Tsing Yi South heading for Kowloon, Eagle's Nest Tunnel and Container Port Road South will be diverted via northbound Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Interchange, eastbound Kwai Tsing Road and its slip road connecting Tsing Kwai Highway, and southbound Tsing Kwai Highway;
- Vehicles from Container Port Road South heading for North West Tsing Yi Interchange and Tsing Yi South will be diverted via northbound Lai Po Road, westbound Lin Cheung Road, roundabout and northbound Tsing Kwai Highway;
- Vehicles from Eagle's Nest Tunnel heading for North West Tsing Yi Interchange and Tsing Yi South will be diverted via westbound Ching Cheung Road and northbound Tsing Kwai Highway;
- Vehicles from Kowloon heading for North West Tsing Yi Interchange and Tsing Yi South will be diverted via Route 3;
- Vehicles from Tuen Mun Road or Tai Lam Tunnel heading for Lantau Link will be diverted via eastbound Tuen Mun Road, southbound Tsuen Wan Road, Tsuen Tsing Interchange, westbound Tsing Tsuen Road and westbound Tsing Yi North Coastal Road;
- Vehicles from Tuen Mun Road or Tai Lam Tunnel heading for Kowloon will be diverted via eastbound Tuen Mun Road, southbound Tsuen Wan Road and southbound Tsing Kwai Highway;
- Vehicles from Tuen Mun Road or Tai Lam Tunnel heading for Eagle’s Nest Tunnel and Container Port Road South will be diverted via eastbound Tuen Mun Road, southbound Tsuen Wan Road and southbound Kwai Chung Road; and
- Southbound Sai Shan Road between its junction with Tsing Yi Road and the eastern entrance of Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) will be converted into one-lane-two-way traffic.

Shuttle bus services will be provided by the event organiser. Please visit the event website (www.cycleformillions.com/en/transportation) for details.

The Police will implement crowd management and traffic control measures subject to the prevailing conditions. Members of the public are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site.

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

2026-03-11 09:12:52

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (March 11). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

Missing girl in Chai Wan located

2026-03-07 19:27:14

     A girl who went missing in Chai Wan has been located.

     Ip Man, aged 14, went missing after she left her care center in Yiu Tung Estate yesterday (March 6) morning. Staff of the care centre then made a report to Police.

The girl was located at Kai Ching Estate this afternoon (March 7). She sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Police kick off fifth cohort of Leadership Institute on Narcotics (with photos)

2026-03-07 19:03:48

The Hong Kong Police Force today (March 7) launched the fifth cohort of the Leadership Institute on Narcotics (L.I.O.N.), a dedicated programme to nurture young anti-drug leaders.

Speaking at the kick-off ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, said that the abuse of etomidate in recent years has posed challenges to anti-drug efforts, reflecting the ever-changing drug scene. As such, the programme curriculum of L.I.O.N. must keep abreast of the times. In addition to training courses covering leadership skills, drug-related legal and medical knowledge, publicity and media response techniques, and adventure-based training, L.I.O.N. has also incorporatedgenerative artificial intelligence training this year to equip mentees with skills to apply innovative technologies for creating impactful anti-drug projects. The Chinese Mainland exchange tour will also be extended to three days and two nights this year, enabling mentees to engage in in-depth exchanges in the Greater Bay Area and broaden their horizons.

He added that this year marks the fifth anniversary of L.I.O.N.’s establishment, and a series of large-scale promotional activities will be launched, including the “L.I.O.N.–mobile”, an anti-drug short video competition, and a large-scale anti-drug carnival, showcasing the creative achievements of mentees of the current and past cohorts, and further promoting a drug-free culture to the community.

Mr Chow expressed his appreciation to the Hong Kong Youth Development Alliance, executive committee members of the past cohorts, professional trainers, as well as school principals and teachers for their support and contributions to L.I.O.N.. He encouraged mentees of the new cohort to cherish every learning opportunity, and work together with all sectors to build a drug-free society.

At the ceremony, awardees from the fourth cohort shared their valuable insights from the exchange tour to New Zealand in February. They said that the trip deepened their understanding of how anti-drug messageswere disseminated there through publicity, education and community involvement, which would help them continue to fulfill their mission as anti-drug leaders in the future.

Established by the Police Narcotics Bureau in 2021, L.I.O.N. brings together various community sectors and annually recruits 80 secondary students and 20 undergraduates as mentees. Through various training activities, visits, as well as exchange tours, L.I.O.N. nurtures young people as anti-drug leaders to disseminateanti-drug messages in the community.

Appeal for information on missing girl in Chai Wan (with photo)

2026-03-07 13:30:11

     Police today (March 7) appealed to the public for information on a girl who went missing in Chai Wan.

     Ip Man, aged 14, went missing after she left her care center in Yiu Tung Estate yesterday (March 6) morning. Staff of the care centre then made a report to Police.

     She is about 1.5 metres tall and of thin build. She has a round face with yellow complexion and short black hair. She was last seen wearing a black and white long-sleeved jacket, green and white T-shirt, black trousers, white sports shoes, and carrying a black crossbody bag.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing girl or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1174 or 6103 4963 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui

2026-03-05 17:57:06

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui this morning (March 5) in which a woman and a man died.

     At about 11.25am, a taxi driven by a 56-year-old man was travelling along Fan Kam Road towards Sheung Shui, while a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 35-year-old man was travelling along Fan Kam Road towards Yuen Long. When approaching 1 Fan Kam Road, the two vehicles reportedly collided head-on.

     The taxi driver and a 65-year-old female taxi passenger were trapped inside the vehicle and were rescued later. Sustaining multiple injuries, the female taxi passenger and the taxi driver were rushed to North District Hospital in unconscious state and were certified dead at 12.17pm and 12.53pm respectively.

     The 35-year-old male MGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North are under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

2026-03-04 09:14:07

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (March 4). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

Crowd management measures and special traffic arrangements at Fanling Golf Course

2026-03-03 17:52:49

The Police announced today (March 3) that crowd management measures and special traffic arrangements will be implemented in the North District from March 5 to 8 to facilitate the holding of a golf tournament at the Fanling Golf Course. Members of the public are urged to make use of public transport and shuttle bus services as far as possible.

A. Crowd management measures

In view of the large number of spectators expected, the Police will implement crowd management measures in the Fanling Golf Course area depending on the prevailing situation, to maintain public order and safety. Members of the public are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and to follow on-site police instructions.

B. Special traffic arrangements

Traffic diversions
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The following diversions may be implemented in the mornings during the event, except for public service vehicles:

- Traffic along westbound Fanling Highway cannot enter southbound Fan Kam Road via Tai Tau Leng roundabout;
- Traffic along southbound Po Shek Wu Road cannot travel to southbound Fan Kam Road via Tai Tau Leng roundabout;
- Traffic along eastbound Castle Peak Road – Kwu Tung cannot turn right to southbound Fan Kam Road;
- Traffic along westbound Po Kin Road cannot turn left to southbound Fan Kam Road; and
- Traffic along northbound Fan Kam Road cannot turn right to eastbound Po Kin Road.

All vehicles will be diverted to Tai Tau Leng roundabout, westbound Fanling Highway, Pak Shek Au roundabout, eastbound Fanling Highway and Tai Tau Leng roundabout to southbound Fan Kam Road.

In addition, traffic along northbound Fan Kam Road heading to Tai Tau Leng roundabout may be diverted via eastbound Po Kin Road in the afternoons during the event, except for public service vehicles.

Prohibition on parking and pick-up/drop-off
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Given that double yellow lines have been put in place at the entrances and exits of the Fanling Golf Course and its car park, and taking into account the narrow road conditions, it will be prohibited to park, pick up or drop off on Fan Kam Road near the golf course and its vicinity to ensure smooth traffic flow. Passengers travelling to the event venue are required to alight on Po Kin Road.

Shuttle bus services and temporary pick-up/drop-off points will be provided by the event organiser. Please visit the event website (www.livgolf.com/schedule/hong-kong-2026/info) for details.

Any vehicles found illegally parked within the specified areas will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

The Police will implement other traffic control measures subject to the prevailing conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site.

Appeal for information on missing man in Ngau Tau Kok (with photo)

2026-03-03 14:52:05

     Police today (March 3) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Ngau Tau Kok.

     Lui Wing, aged 73, went missing after he he left his residence in Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate on December 3, 2025. His family made a report to Police yesterday (March 2).

     He is about 1.6 metres tall, 55 kilograms in weight and of medium build. He has a round face with yellow complexion and short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker, greyish black trousers and black sport shoes.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of Kowloon East on 3661 0033 or email to rmpu-ke-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Appeal for information on missing man in Yuen Long (with photos)

2026-03-02 11:41:41

Police today (March 2) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Yuen Long.

Mak Chun-shing, aged 66, went missing after he was last seen at Tong Yan San Tsuen Road on February 28 morning. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

He is about 1.7 metres tall, 60 kilograms in weight and of medium build. He has a round face with yellow complexion and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker, a light-coloured shirt, blue trousers, black shoes, a pair of glasses and carrying a green backpack.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories North on 3661 3113 or email to rmpu-ntn-1@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Police investigate suspected suicide of police officer

2026-02-25 10:46:08

Police are investigating the death of a police officer in Kwun Tong Police Station this morning (February 25).

At around 7.45am, Police found a 23-year-old female police officer, who was attached to the Patrol Sub-unit of Kwun Tong District, injured at the loading and unloading area in Kwun Tong Police Station. She had a gunshot wound to her head and was certified dead at scene. A service pistol was found next to the deceased.

Upon initial investigation, it is believed that she committed suicide with her service pistol.

Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

Investigation by Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon East is underway.

Police express sorrow and regret over the death of the police officer and extend sympathies to her family members to whom timely assistance will be offered.

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

2026-02-25 09:12:43

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (February 25). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
- Canal Road East; and
- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

Vehicle Detention and Examination Centre (Hong Kong Island) to officially open on February 25 (with photos)

2026-02-23 14:00:52

To enhance service and operational efficiency of related facilities, the Vehicle Detention and Examination Centre (Hong Kong Island) will open on February 25 to replace the existing Quarry Bay Police Vehicle Pound, a Police spokesperson said today (February 23).

The new centre, located at the Chai Wan Government Complex and Vehicle Depot, 11 Sheung Tat Street, Chai Wan, will commence operation at 2pm on February 25, providing facilities and equipment for vehicle detention and inspection. The existing Quarry Bay Police Vehicle Pound will cease operation simultaneously.

For enquiries, the public can contact the Operations Support Sub-Unit of Enforcement and Control Division of Traffic Hong Kong Island at 3660 1892.

Special traffic arrangements for Chinese New Year Cup 2026

2026-02-20 16:04:29

The Police announced today (February 20) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay tomorrow (February 21) to facilitate the holding of the Chinese New Year Cup 2026 at the Hong Kong Stadium. Members of the public are urged to make use of public transport services as far as possible when travelling to areas subject to traffic control.

A. Traffic arrangements before the start of the event

Depending on the crowd and traffic conditions, the following arrangements will be implemented from about 12.30pm:

Road closure
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- Caroline Hill Road between its eastern junction with Leighton Road and Cotton Path;
- Part of the traffic lane of Caroline Hill Road between Eastern Hospital Road and Cotton Path;
- Westbound Hysan Avenue between Yun Ping Road and Hoi Ping Road;
- Stadium Path; and
- Lee Garden Road between Lan Fong Road and Hysan Avenue, except for green minibuses (GMBs).

Traffic diversions
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- Caroline Hill Road between its western junction with Leighton Road and Stadium Path will be rerouted one way southbound;
- Eastern Hospital Road between Stadium Path and Tung Lo Wan Road will be rerouted one way northbound;
- Two traffic lanes on Caroline Hill Road between its western junction with Leighton Road and Link Road will be designated for traffic entering Caroline Hill Road from Hoi Ping Road;
- Hysan Avenue between Leighton Road and Hoi Ping Road will be rerouted one way eastbound;
- Two traffic lanes on eastbound Hysan Avenue will be designated for traffic turning right to Hoi Ping Road;
- Vehicles leaving the private driveway of Lee Garden One must turn left to eastbound Hysan Avenue;
- Traffic along Yun Ping Road cannot turn left to westbound Hysan Avenue, and vehicles will be diverted to Lan Fong Road and Pak Sha Road;
- Traffic along northbound Link Road downhill to northbound Caroline Hill Road may need to turn left to westbound Leighton Road; and
- Vehicles travelling along Lan Fong Road may not be allowed to turn left to southbound Lee Garden Road, and will be diverted to northbound Lee Garden Road, Foo Ming Street and southbound Percival Street, except for GMBs.

Passenger drop-off zone
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The drop-off zone for taxis and private cars will be arranged to set down passengers at the locations specified below:

- Western kerbside of Caroline Hill Road near the Disciplined Service Sports and Recreation Club;
- Northern kerbside of Cotton Path; and
- Southern kerbside (taxi drop-off zone) and northern kerbside (private car drop-off zone) of Eastern Hospital Road near the main entrance of the Hong Kong Stadium.

B. Traffic arrangements upon conclusion of the event

Depending on the crowd and traffic conditions, the following arrangements will be implemented from about 4.30pm:

Road closure
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- Caroline Hill Road;
- Eastern Hospital Road between Caroline Hill Road and Cotton Path;
- Northbound Link Road (downhill), except for vehicles heading for No. 1, 3, 5 and 7 on Link Road (if necessary);
- Hoi Ping Road;
- Sunning Road, except for vehicles leaving the car park of Lee Garden Three;
- Cotton Path and Leighton Road (if necessary).

Traffic diversions
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- Before the end of the event, vehicles leaving the South China Athletic Association car parks may be permitted to turn right at the western exit to northbound Caroline Hill Road;
- Before the end of the event, vehicles leaving buildings on Eastern Hospital Road may be permitted to turn right to northbound Eastern Hospital Road;
- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road cannot enter Caroline Hill Road for Link Road, and vehicles will be diverted via Wong Nai Chung Road and Broadwood Road; and
- When Leighton Road is closed, traffic along westbound Causeway Road will be diverted via Irving Street; traffic along eastbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted via Canal Road West; traffic along southbound Percival Street must turn right to westbound Leighton Road; and traffic along southbound Canal Road East cannot turn left to Leighton Road.

C. Other special arrangements

Prohibition for learner drivers
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The following roads will be prohibited to all learner drivers from noon to 7pm:

- Westbound Leighton Road;
- Percival Street south of Hennessy Road;
- Caroline Hill Road;
- Link Road;
- Stadium Path;
- Cotton Path; and
- Eastern Hospital Road.

Suspension of parking spaces
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All on-street parking spaces on the following roads will be suspended from noon to 7pm:

- Stadium Path;
- Northbound Caroline Hill Road between Stadium Path and Cotton Path;
- Hoi Ping Road;
- Sunning Road; and
- Eastern Hospital Road.

Restrictions on access to/exit from car parks
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During the road closure period, vehicles in car parks within the closed area may not be permitted to leave. If necessary, all car parks along Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road, Stadium Path and Cotton Path will be closed at short notice.

During the implementation of the special traffic arrangements, any vehicles found illegally parked within the specified areas will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing. Subject to prevailing conditions, the Police will implement other traffic control measures. Motorists are urged to exercise patience and tolerance, and to follow on-site instructions from police officers.

Special traffic arrangements for Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival 2026

2026-02-16 15:36:51

The Police announced today (February 16) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in the area of Tolo Highway and Lam Tsuen in Tai Po from February 17 to March 3, to facilitate the holding of Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival 2026 at Lam Tsuen during the Lunar New Year period.

Lam Tsuen Heung Kung Sho Road between Pai Lau and Lam Tsuen Valley Committee will be closed and pedestrianised daily from 7am to 7pm from February 17 to March 3.

The Police will implement traffic control measures in phases to restrict vehicles from using Lam Kam Road and Lam Kam Road Interchange. Depending on the traffic and crowd conditions, the following arrangements will be implemented:

From February 17 to March 1, vehicles heading for southbound Lam Kam Road should travel along the nearside lane of northbound Tolo Highway outside Ma Wo and Lam Kam Road Interchange, except for franchised buses, coaches, green minibuses, taxis and vehicles with a permit.

Tai Po Tai Wo Road leading to northbound Tolo Highway will be closed daily from 10am to 6pm from February 17 to March 1. Vehicles along Tai Po Tai Wo Road heading for southbound Lam Kam Road will be diverted via southbound Tolo Highway, slip road, westbound Tai Po Road – Yuen Chau Tsai, the Kwong Fuk roundabout, eastbound Tai Po Road – Yuen Chau Tsai, slip road, the nearside lane of northbound Tolo Highway and Lam Kam Road Interchange.

Vehicles cannot enter southbound She Shan Road from southbound and northbound Lam Kam Road daily from noon to 6pm from February 17 to March 1.

The Police will continue to enforce traffic regulations during the Lunar New Year period. During the implementation of the special traffic arrangements, motorists are urged to exercise patience and tolerance, and to take heed of instructions of the police officers on site.

Crowd management measures and special traffic arrangements for Che Kung Festival

2026-02-16 15:33:39

The Police announced today (February 16) that crowd management measures and special traffic arrangements will be implemented from tonight to February 22, to facilitate activities during the Che Kung Festival. Members of the public are urged to plan their journeys in advance and to make use of public transport services as far as possible.

Crowd management measures
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The Police anticipate a large number of visitors to the Che Kung Temple and the Che Kung Festival Fair during the Lunar New Year period. Depending on the crowd conditions, one-way crowd flow control may be implemented at the MTR Tai Wai Station and Che Kung Temple Station, as well as in the vicinity of the Che Kung Temple, including Che Kung Miu Road and Chui Tin Street, between 11pm tonight and 8pm on February 22 to ensure public order and safety. Members of the public are urged to exercise patience and tolerance, and to take heed of on-site police instructions.

Special traffic arrangements
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A. Road closure

The following roads will be closed from 8pm tonight to 8pm on February 22:

- The slow lane of westbound Che Kung Miu Road between Sha Tin Tau Road and Chui Tin Street;
- The right-turn lane of westbound Che Kung Miu Road between Chui
Tin Street and near the Che Kung Temple;
- The slow lane of northbound Chui Tin Street between Che Kung Miu
Road and the entrance of Sun Chui Estate near Sun Fong House; and
- The slow lane of southbound Chui Tin Street between Che Kung Miu
Road and the entrance of Sun Chui Estate near Sun Fong House.

B. Traffic diversions

The following traffic diversions will be implemented from 8pm tonight to 8pm on February 22:

- Traffic along westbound Che Kung Miu Road cannot turn left to Chui Tin Street;
- Traffic along westbound Che Kung Miu Road cannot turn right to the private road of The Wai;
- Traffic along southbound Chui Tin Street cannot turn left to the road leading to the public car park on Chui Tin Street near Che Kung Temple;
- Traffic along northbound Chui Tin Street cannot turn right to the road leading to the public car park on Chui Tin Street near Che Kung Temple;
- Traffic along southbound Chui Tin Street cannot turn right to the entrance of Sun Chui Estate near Sun Fong House;
- Traffic along northbound Chui Tin Street cannot go straight to the private road outside The Wai;
- Traffic along westbound Che Kung Miu Road heading for southbound Chui Tin Street and the private road outside The Wai will be diverted via westbound Che Kung Miu Road, the roundabout and eastbound Che Kung Miu Road;
- Traffic along southbound Chui Tin Street heading for the entrance of Sun Chui Estate near Sun Fong House will be diverted via southbound Chui Tin Street, westbound Chui Tin Street, the roundabout, eastbound Chui Tin Street and northbound Chui Tin Street; and
- Traffic along northbound Chui Tin Street heading for the private
road outside The Wai will be diverted via westbound Che Kung Miu Road, the roundabout and eastbound Che Kung Miu Road.

C. Cycle track closure

The following cycle tracks will be closed from 8pm tonight to 8pm on February 22:

- The cycle track along Tsuen Nam Road between Tai Wai Road and the western riverside of Shing Mun River Channel;
- The cycle track along the western riverside of Shing Mun River
Channel between Tai Wai Soccer Pitch and Che Kung Miu Road;
- The cycle track along the eastern riverside of Shing Mun River
Channel between Tai Wai Soccer Pitch and Man Lai Court;
- The cycle track connecting the eastern and western riverside of Shing Mun River Channel near Block 1 of Man Lai Court;
- The cycle tracks along both sides of Che Kung Miu Road between
Chui Tin Street and Sha Tin Tau Road;
- The cycle track inside the subway system at the junction between Che Kung Miu Road and Chui Tin Street;
- The cycle track inside the subway system at the junction between Che Kung Miu Road and Sha Tin Tau Road;
- The cycle track along southern kerbside lane of Che Kung Miu Road between Chui Tin Street and Ng Yuk Secondary School; and
- The cycle tracks along both sides of Chui Tin Street between Che Kung Miu Road and the unnamed road leading to public car park near the Che Kung Temple.

During the cycle track closure period, members of the public may use the cycle track along the northern riverside of Shing Mun River Channel between Lion Rock Tunnel Road and Shing Wan Road commuting to and from Sha Tin.

D. Suspension of car parks

The public car park on Chui Tin Street near the Che Kung Temple will be suspended from today to 8pm on February 22, and from 7am to 6pm daily on February 28, March 1, 7 and 8, except for vehicles with a permit.

The public car park on Chui Tin Street near Greenview Garden will be suspended from today to 8pm on February 22, except for vehicles with a permit.

During the implementation of the special traffic arrangements, any vehicles found illegally parked within the specified areas will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing. The Police will implement the special arrangements subject to traffic and crowd conditions in the area. Motorists are urged to exercise patience and tolerance, and to take heed of instructions of the police officers on site.