Anti-burglary operation in Tseung Kwan O nets 2 mainland men

Police have arrested two mainland Chinese men during an anti-burglary operation launched in Tseung Kwan O on Monday, codenamed "MICROLLER," in response to a recent rise in burglaries.

The operation involved multiple units including the Tseung Kwan O uniform patrol team, special task force, regional patrol unit, police community relations officers, East Kowloon tactical unit, and emergency unit. Officers targeted burglary black spots, searched remote hillside locations and possible hideouts, and set up roadblocks at various times to intercept suspicious vehicles.

The small police drone unit provided aerial surveillance to assist ground operations, while Water Police Eastern Division personnel patrolled coastal areas. Officers also distributed leaflets to village residents, reminding them to lock doors and windows before leaving home.

During the operation on Monday evening, officers on patrol in the Silverstrand area spotted two men acting suspiciously. Following investigation and believing they intended to commit crimes, officers arrested the two mainland men, aged 33 and 40, on suspicion of "loitering." They are being detained for investigation. The operation is ongoing.