As part of the operation, police in Hong Kong detained 11 people, including 3 women, and found weapons, including firearms, in front of the demonstration.
“This morning the police conducted an operation and detained eight men and three women … A large number of weapons were seized, including one firearm, and more than a hundred bullets. Intelligence agencies suggested that the group planned to use these weapons during today’s procession and thus discredit the police.” , – said in a message to law enforcement on Facebook.
The police also said that they detained these people for storing firearms without a license, for storing goods that could cause damage, and for storing prohibited weapons, as well as for illegal gatherings.
At the same time, the RTHK television and radio corporation made a reference to the police statement made during the press conference, and noted that law enforcement authorities seized the Glock semi-automatic pistol and 105 bullets. The police emphasized that for the first time in six months of protests the gun was seized, which caused concern for law enforcement officers. They also seized batons, edged weapons, pepper spray and two bulletproof vests.