The Central Government Offices is located on Lower Albert Road in Central, Hong Kong. The office is divided into the middle block, the east block and the west block. The middle block and the east block are connected and were built in 1957. The west block was added later. The British Hong Kong Government
During that period, it was also the place where the Governor of Hong Kong, the Executive Council, and the Chief Secretary's Office worked. The Hong Kong emblem featuring dragons and lions was originally installed at the main entrance of the Government Offices. However, this emblem has been removed after the handover. People who go to Hong Kong now
It can no longer be seen.
Since the Office is the seat of the Hong Kong Government Headquarters and the representative of Hong Kong's administrative power, most demonstrations and processions dissatisfied with the Hong Kong Government end in the open space in front of the building. The building is divided into the East Wing, the West Wing (and the Middle Wing
), so it is nicknamed "East Palace and West Palace".
Including the offices of the Chief Secretary and the Financial Secretary, many government agencies and most policy bureaus, including the Security Bureau, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, etc. are located here.
It was approaching noon, and the open space outside the office was already crowded with people. Don’t get me wrong, these people are not here for demonstrations. They all have long and small guns and cannons on them, as well as bulky cameras.
Equipment, you know their profession - reporters. On the street outside the office, the same people
The parking lot is also full of live interview vehicles from major newspapers, TV stations, and radio stations. Some staff are debugging equipment on it for an important press conference held by the Hong Kong government in the afternoon and attended by the Secretary for Security and the two bosses of the Police Department.
, can be presented to the audience sitting in front of the TV for the first time.
Senior officials of the British Hong Kong government have always been superior to others. They rarely appear in front of the public, let alone explain what they have done. Hong Kong is governed by the British and belongs to the British. Why should senior British officials submit to the public?
The explanation of the people in the colonies? The British, who consider themselves gentlemen and nobles, never apologize for doing wrong things. If it were not for the struggle of Hong Kong people for many years, whether there would be Chinese members in the Legislative Council is another matter.
This time, the Secretary for Security and the Commissioner of Police, the two highest officials, came out to explain the large-scale police operation a week ago. This is not only extremely rare, but also a step forward for the British Hong Kong government. After receiving the news, the media
The evaluation given. As for whether it was voluntary or forced, only the two directors and directors who were going to attend the press conference knew.
Before the press conference started, a large number of police officers had already arrived at the scene and unloaded a lot of items packed in plastic bags, sacks and cardboard boxes from the police cars they rode in, but they avoided the attention of reporters.
These items were brought in by the police through the passage of the garage. Reporters outside just thought that these police officers were here to maintain order at the scene and did not take them seriously.
After lunch, the civil servants returned to the office. They had no feeling about this reporter. Reporters had been arriving since this morning, and they had been making noise outside the office all morning. Although they did not have any impact on the work of civil servants.
It has an impact, but it’s a bit awkward to see so many people standing outside with cameras and cameras.
The reporter also received news that Secretary for Security Tai Hongzhi and Commissioner of Police Han Yili have arrived. The press conference will begin soon. All reporters must enter the venue. Those who are late will not be granted entry permission.
Journalists have attended many press conferences, and the government has held countless press conferences. But when will senior officials at the director level come out? Most of them are government spokespersons, secretaries, assistants, etc. who come out to say a few words.
Even though they thought that after entering, Dai Hongzhi and Han Yili would sit upright and wait for the reporters to arrive, the actual situation surprised the reporters who arrived.
At the press conference site, rows of stools have long been placed, and these should be the seats for reporters. However, in front of the press seats, there is not the usual chairperson's seat for a press conference. A large red carpet has been placed on the ground.
There are dozens of machetes of different lengths, watermelon knives, fruit knives, iron swords, telescopic batons, stun guns, bicycle chains and other weapons that are most commonly used by young and Dangerous boys.
However, these are not the ones that most attract the reporter’s attention. There are also various long and short weapons placed on another carpet, but these weapons are far from the previous ones. Shotguns, hunting rifles, semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and flare guns.
, spearguns and other powerful weapons. Next to these weapons, there were round bars, wires, and thin tubular wires wrapped in oil paper. These shocked the reporters who saw them. These were explosives and *
*, reporters have now understood a little bit, and are looking forward to the press conference in a little while.
In addition to the red carpet on which the two weapons are placed, there is also blue tape on the ground. On it are bags of white powder of different sizes, pills of different colors, and bricks of similar shapes.
Brick-like objects. In addition, there are actually several plates of flowers and plants of different shapes. These need no introduction. After being a reporter for such a long time, you can’t even recognize drugs.
They each looked at each other for a few times, and could see the excitement in the eyes of their colleagues. It seems that the police department has put a lot of effort into this press conference, and what they displayed should be the results of the big operation. However,
This is the first time I have seen such a complete range of varieties, types, and models. This is the first time I have seen so many attack weapons. Many reporters wanted to take pictures at the closest distance, but there were several police officers standing around the carpet with loaded weapons and bulletproof vests and steel helmets.
The eager eyes made the reporters give up the idea temporarily.
The reporters did not have to wait too long. Secretary for Security Tai Hongzhi, who was dressed in formal attire, Commissioner of Police Han Yili, who was in a neat police uniform, and following them, several British police officers who were also wearing senior police uniforms, all came.
Entering the venue in high spirits.
"Tuk Tuk", a man in a suit who looked like he should be the host of today's press conference, came to the front. He first nodded to everyone sitting in the chair, and then said to the reporters below: "Welcome to all the media, radio stations and
Friends from the TV station came to a press conference organized by the government and jointly attended by the Secretary for Security and the Police Department. The focus of this conference was about the police dispatching all police forces in Hong Kong to crack down on associations in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories a week ago.
Criminal gangs, a summary of the actions of criminals."
After the reporter finished taking photos and digested what he said, the host pointed to the various items placed on the three carpets and said: "I believe that all the journalists who came to the scene have also seen the police's efforts to maintain law and order in Hong Kong.
Work hard. These are the knives, guns, weapons, drugs and gunpowder that were seized, searched and confiscated in this operation. Not only are there smuggled weapons,
Homemade weapons and stolen weapons, etc., as well as explosives lost in quarries and homemade explosives made from firecrackers. Drugs include not only No. 3 methane, No. 4 methane, morphine, chloramine, and ice.
Drugs, opium, as well as privately grown cannabis and opium poppies. In addition, the police seized 15 illegal entertainment venues this time and arrested a total of people with association backgrounds.
Thirty-six people were involved, seven of whom were important members of major societies, and five wanted criminals were arrested. More than 4 million Hong Kong dollars in drug money, 620,000 Hong Kong dollars in gambling money, and US$6.
More than 1,000 yuan, more than 10,000 yuan in Portuguese currency, and more than 1,000 yuan in British pounds. Including the confiscated drugs, this time the police successfully seized drugs and illegal income with a total value of more than 40 million. They returned them.
A clear and clear sky for Hong Kong citizens, so that Hong Kong citizens can live and work in peace and contentment." As soon as the host finished speaking, the reporters applauded vigorously. This time they really applauded the senior police officers on the stage. The reporters had doubts in their hearts, but they couldn't
What they deny is that their actions this time have indeed achieved objective results, severely cracking down on the arrogant behavior of community members in various districts.
I don’t know what the senior police officers on the stage were thinking in their hearts, but when they heard the cheers and applause of the reporters, we could see their excitement. After serving as an official and governing a country, who doesn’t want the achievements they have made to be recognized by the citizens?
and recognition and awards from the outside world? This time, although they
Although they accepted the order in a daze and completed the task in a daze, they did hit the Hong Kong society with great force. Let the society members understand that all the streets and alleys in Hong Kong are not the world of society and gang members after dark.
Twenty-four hours a day, the police have the final say.
After the reporters calmed down and the excitement on the stage was over, the host said to the reporters again: "The following is the question time. If you have any questions, you can ask the Security Department Director Dai Hongzhi and the Police Department on the rostrum.
Director of the Administration Han Yili, and the commanders of the police stations have questions.”
A reporter sitting at the front with "Sing Tao Daily" printed on his clothes quickly stood up, took the mark handed over by the host, and asked several senior officials on the podium: "Director Dai Hongzhi, Han Yili
Director, hello to all commanders! I am Liao Wentao, a reporter from Sing Tao Daily. I would like to ask Director Han Yili whether the large-scale police deployment this time is almost
Using 70% of Hong Kong’s existing police force, why did the police dispatch so many people? Is it an order from Sir Edward Youde, the newly appointed Governor of Hong Kong, or an order from Director Tai Hongzhi? Or is it related to the previous Jin Dynasty?
The shooting and robbery at the Royal Nightclub and the armed fight at the Clear Water Bay junkyard with multiple casualties have seriously affected the status and reputation of the police among the public. "
Taking the mark that was put aside, Han Yili gathered his thoughts and said seriously: "Actually, the police have long been dissatisfied with the arrogant behavior of the society members. However, since the police do not have sufficient evidence, they cannot effectively attack the high-level members of the society and let them
Impunity. However, our police have never given up on collecting evidence, and have also planted undercover agents in various societies. As for this operation, we have obtained sufficient evidence, and undercover agents provided
The data and information are very sufficient. The time has matured, so we decided to launch a large-scale operation to smash these criminal black spots in one fell swoop. This operation was not ordered by the Governor of Hong Kong personally. It was just that after secret discussions with Director Tai Hongzhi, I reported to the Governor of Hong Kong.
You submitted your application and it was approved. The nightclub robbery and Clearwater Bay brawl mentioned by reporter Liao are not the main reasons for our actions, but since they are criminals, we cannot let them go."
Another reporter sitting next to reporter Liao Wentao, after Han Yili finished speaking, took the mark and asked: "I am Luo Ling, a reporter from (Wen Wei Po), may I ask Director Han Yili. This operation has just begun. Hong Kong Three
The leaders of the major societies were invited to the police headquarters. Did the director meet with them? Is there any secret agreement between the police and the society so that these three leaders could walk out with no problems at all?
The police operation ended quickly. As far as I know, the arrest warrants issued for Xiang Qiang, Li Wenwen and Zhao Fei (Da Fei) were subsequently cancelled. What the police arrested this time were just minor arrests.
Boss, does this mean that the society has compromised with the police, so the police let them go? Or is the police just giving in when they see good things, and not really wanting to eradicate these cancers that disrupt the social order of Hong Kong?"
This reporter's question was not only sharp, but also full of gunpowder, destroying the good reputation he had just established in front of reporters in an instant. Dai Hongzhi and Han Yili were sitting there with embarrassed expressions, and several others
Although the police district commanders also know a little bit about the inside story, they also have a lot of doubts about the issuance and cancellation of this order, but they are not in that position yet and dare not make casual conclusions.
"First of all, I want to correct you. We have no evidence to show that the three so-called leaders you mentioned are the people who spoke in the association. Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law. Until there is evidence, in the spirit of the rule of law and democracy and human rights, they are all innocent.
, an innocent legitimate businessman and a legal citizen of Hong Kong. But I can definitely answer
To answer you, I have not seen them. They only came to the police station to assist the police in their investigation and evidence collection. There is no secret agreement as you mentioned." Han Yili was a little dissatisfied and corrected the reporter righteously. In other words,
Under the background of the strange expressions of several commanders, he continued: "As for Xiang Qiang, Li Wenwen,
Zhao Fei (Da Fei) was reported to be involved in the armed fight in Clear Water Bay. However, after our detailed investigation and entry and exit information, we found that they were not in Hong Kong at the time, so we decided to cancel their wanted orders. Finally, we decided to cancel their arrest warrants.
, are the club members arrested this time. Since the police and the Department of Justice are still investigating
During the collection of evidence, it is not convenient for me to express too many opinions that will affect the trial of the case. However, I believe that the police have disrupted the association's important economic source and destroyed the association's important criminal base. In the near future, our police will do their best.
, can successfully eliminate the cancer that harms Hong Kong citizens as soon as possible."
"Director Dai Hongzhi, this is (Ming Pao) reporter Zhou Guangsheng." There was no pause at all, and a reporter immediately continued to ask questions. "The host just introduced that the value of the drugs, gambling funds and illegal income confiscated and seized this time is actually
More than 40 million Hong Kong dollars. There is still more left for us
The weapons in front of them include a large number of guns and explosives, as well as a variety of drugs. Do the various signs indicate that the police are ineffective in preventing crimes and ineffective in maintaining public safety? As a person,
Your direct superior at the police department, what do you have to say about this?"
Originally I just wanted to show off the results this time, but a clever reporter took advantage of it and used this situation to attack the police's inaction. Indeed, looking at the weapons and guns placed in front of them, everyone saw it.
I feel frightened. Who knows when these weapons will be pointed at me? Who knows when these weapons will be pointed at me?
Are they ready to be used to commit crimes? Who knows when these drugs will poison their relatives and friends? If the police could eliminate the hidden danger earlier, why would there be so many weapons displayed in front of reporters this time? This illustrates one point, because the police are not allowed to do so.
Only if we use force will the proliferation of weapons, drugs and criminals become more arrogant.
Dai Hongzhi had known for a long time that reporters would seize any opportunity to embarrass him, so he was not surprised. He coughed twice and said: "The police have always spared no effort to combat crime. As the direct commander of the police station, I am
They are proud of their behavior. I am not trying to excuse or explain them here. I would like to say to you Chinese people: 'If the water is clear, there will be no fish.' I don't want to shirk responsibility. I just want to ask everyone here.
Dear journalist friends, how many people do you think our police need to dispatch, how many times to plan such large-scale operations, and how much taxpayers’ money do we need to completely eliminate the society from Hong Kong? You don’t need to answer, I can answer in the affirmative.
Everyone, it is impossible. "Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes." This is an old saying among you Chinese people. There have been so many feudal dynasties in the past dynasties, and so many dynasties have arisen.
He Ning and Wu Yu can't put an end to societies and gangs. In Hong Kong, a society ruled by law, everything requires evidence. In the absence of evidence, our police also need to act in accordance with the law. They cannot be like the feudal dynasty and just rely on any reason.
People can be arrested or even hacked to death at will. Therefore, this reporter’s accusation of police inaction is completely baseless and irresponsible. But our police do not deny that there are shortcomings in this process.
, that’s why we have this press conference. We want to use this press conference as an opportunity to let everyone see that our police will never be soft on criminals, nor will we make any compromises with criminals. I hope that everyone here will
Journalist friends, you can fulfill your responsibility as a media person and supervise the work of our police. We will have more achievements to show in front of you and make Hong Kong's social security environment better."
His eloquence is first-class, and he can resolve the reporter's sharp questions in just a few words. Dai Hongzhi's words are half-truth and half-false, and are also mixed with many long-standing basic cognitions of the Chinese people. Who can guarantee that he has the ability to do this?
Completely eliminate the community? Who can guarantee that there will be no crime in a human society? No one dares to make such a promise. Even Jesus was betrayed by Judas, who dares to say that there will be no crime around him?
Although a press conference was filled with the smell of gunpowder and various sharp questions, Dai Hongzhi and Han Yili were able to avoid them one by one with their eloquence, and they also successfully diverted the attention of several major cases in succession.
The viewers watching the live broadcast on TV also know that it is not that these senior officials of the British Hong Kong government have done nothing, but they are not doing the best, and there is still room for improvement and progress...