26 mainland women arrested in Yuen Long anti-vice operation

Police arrested 26 mainland Chinese women during an anti-vice operation codenamed "FLINTSTONE" in Yuen Long on Thursday.

Officers from the Yuen Long district special duty squad, together with Immigration Department personnel, conducted the operation targeting illegal prostitution activities in the district.

The women, aged between 19 and 68, were arrested on suspicion of "breach of conditions of stay." All are being detained for investigation.

Yuen Long police said they will continue to step up efforts to combat illegal activities including prostitution in the district, and urged the public to report any suspected offences.