27 mainland women arrested in Yuen Long vice raid

Police and immigration officers arrested 27 mainland women in Yuen Long on Tuesday during an operation targeting vice activities.

The women, aged between 18 and 56, were detained by the Yuen Long district special duties squad and the Immigration Department in the operation codenamed FIRESTONE.

They were arrested for breaching their conditions of stay and remain in custody for investigation.

Police said the district would continue to crack down on illegal activities such as prostitution and urged the public to report any suspicious acts.