Press Release

Seizure of articles of unexplained origin from remand inmate

     Correctional Services officers seized articles of unexplained origin from a remand inmate at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre yesterday (April 20).

      During a security check, the officers found a round-shaped crystal-like object and a piece of earring pin from the newly admitted 33-year-old male remand inmate at about 4.20pm.

      As the inmate could not account for the ownership of the object, the case has been reported to the Police for follow-up investigation.

      The inmate was remanded for an offence of attempted theft.

Ends/Sunday, April 21, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:26

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