Police arrest 2 during Mong Kok anti-crime operation targeting 16 venues

Police arrested two people during an anti-crime operation in Mong Kok on Tuesday that saw inspections of 16 establishments and checks on 515 individuals.

The operation, codenamed LEVINGTON, involved officers from the Mong Kok district miscellaneous investigations team, licensing squad, anti-triad unit, traffic team, auxiliary police and police dog unit.

During the operation, officers arrested a 41-year-old mainland Chinese woman surnamed Tam for illegal immigration inside a mahjong parlor on Portland Street.

Police also found a 19-year-old local man surnamed Leung inside a snooker hall on Nathan Road who was listed as a wanted person. The man was wanted for outstanding fines.

All arrested persons are currently in custody for investigation.