Police smash burglary ring that recruited illegal immigrants for 25 break-ins

AI Summary

Hong Kong police arrested six people suspected of operating a burglary syndicate linked to at least 25 break-ins. The group allegedly recruited illegal immigrants, and stolen cash and valuables are estimated to exceed HK$3.6 million.

Hong Kong police have busted a burglary syndicate that recruited illegal immigrants and is believed to be behind at least 25 break-ins across the city in recent weeks, with stolen cash and valuables exceeding HK$3.6 million (US$458,773). Six people aged 31 to 45 – five mainlanders and a local resident – were arrested in a Friday operation following a review of surveillance footage, police said. Three of the mainland suspects, all men, were illegal immigrants. Another two – a couple – are...