Police bust transnational illegal prostitution syndicate, arrest 16 and seize about $18 million in cash

Police busted a transnational illegal prostitution syndicate suspected of trafficking in persons, arresting 16 men and women, seizing about $18 million in cash and freezing about $5 million in suspected criminal proceeds in bank accounts, with 12 of them already charged and appearing in Kowloon City Magistrates' Court on Monday. Police launched a two-day operation starting Thursday targeting organised prostitution in Tsim Sha Tsui and Tuen Mun districts. The syndicate was suspected of trafficking a number of foreign women to Hong Kong to work in prostitution in hotels and using 4 bank accounts to process criminal proceeds.

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警方搗破非華裔犯罪集團 拘捕127人放高利貸年利率達3700厘

警方搗破活躍於西九龍的非華裔犯罪集團，拘捕127人，包括10名主腦及骨幹，檢獲超過200萬元現金及財物。集團以同鄉會作掩飾放高利貸，實際年利率可達3700厘，遠超法定48厘上限，並涉及製作偽造身份證、非法賭場等活動。有組織罪案及三合會調查科派臥底調查半年，過去兩日採取拘捕行動。

Faint meowing heard from lightwell of vacant shop on Shanghai Street; firefighters rescue 3 trapped kittens

The Fire Services Department responded to a report today, breaking into a vacant shop on Shanghai Street in Yau Ma Tei and rescuing 3 kittens trapped deep inside the lightwell. The kittens were found to be physically unharmed after examination and have been handed over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for care and rehoming. The Fire Services Department urged members of the public not to take risks when discovering animals trapped in dangerous places, and to contact the Fire Services Department or relevant departments as soon as possible for handling.

Algernon Yiu says thalassaemia patients need long-term treatment, hopes public will deepen understanding

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yiu attended the opening ceremony of the Thalassaemia Children's Fund ceramic exhibition and charity sale, saying that thalassaemia patients require long-term treatment and follow-up, and hoping that the exhibition would not only allow the public to appreciate ceramic artworks but also deepen their understanding of the disease. He also said that the fund has been raising public awareness through various forms and charity activities, and providing support to sick children and their parents.

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屯門懷疑虐兒案 林正財相信社署決定照顧安排會以兒童利益放首位

屯門富泰邨一名女童被途人發現手持兩大袋罐裝啤酒，事件經社交媒體揭發，女童父母涉嫌虐兒被捕。林正財說即將召開的多專業個案會議會提供合適意見予社署，相信社署作決定時會將兒童利益放首位，並強調恐嚇、呼喝會對兒童心理有很大影響。

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皇崗口岸10月12日開通 設134條合作查驗自助通道

皇崗口岸將於10月12日上午6時30分正式開通，採用「一地兩檢」下的「合作查驗、一次放行」通關模式。新口岸設134條合作查驗自助通道及68個傳統人工櫃枱，已登記旅客排隊及出示證件各一次即可完成港深兩地出入境手續；合資格香港居民和內地訪客現可登記使用，往來仍須攜帶有效旅行證件。

29-year-old man contracts monkeypox, Centre for Health Protection says it is taking multi-pronged approach to cut off chains of transmission

One new confirmed monkeypox case in Hong Kong, a 29-year-old man in stable condition, has been sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation treatment, with clinical samples testing positive for the monkeypox virus. He had high-risk sexual contact with men during the incubation period. The Centre for Health Protection said that in recent months, more than half of the cases involved finding unfamiliar sexual partners through dating apps, and contact tracing was not possible for some cases, urging the public to keep contact details of their sexual partners.

Cycling Festival to be held tomorrow; 120 franchised bus routes and 7 green minibus routes to be diverted in phases

The Hong Kong Cycling Festival will be held tomorrow. Police said the main road closure arrangements will begin at 1am on Sunday, with roads reopening at about 1pm on Sunday. The Transport Department said 120 franchised bus routes and 7 green minibus routes will be diverted, shortened or have stop locations changed in phases. The 56km non-competitive event will for the first time adopt a route covering five tunnels and three bridges, including the new section of the Central Kowloon Route.

LCSD raises red flags at five beaches in Southern District and Sai Kung due to rough seas

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on 10 October that, due to rough seas, red flags had been raised at Repulse Bay, Shek O and Big Wave Bay beaches, as well as Silverstrand and Clear Water Bay Second Beach. The department reminded the public that swimming there is dangerous and urged them not to swim at these beaches.

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社署今日舉行分區賣旗日 三個慈善團體港九新界同步賣旗

社會福利署三個慈善團體今日上午七時至下午十二時三十分在港島、九龍、新界同步賣旗，分別為泰山公德會有限公司、香港基督教更新會有限公司及沙田婦女會有限公司。三區賣旗錢袋及旗紙顏色各異，許可證資料已上載社署網頁及香港政府一站通供查閱。社署提醒市民如對賣旗活動有所懷疑，請不要捐助並立即通知警方。

Observatory issues Yellow Fire Danger Warning

The Observatory has today (October 10) issued the Yellow Fire Danger Warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur, and the public should take care to prevent fires. Outing enthusiasts should also take care to prevent hill fires.

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愛達·花城號以香港作母港 公司稱深耕大灣區及連接國際重要支點

愛達郵輪發布第二艘國產大型郵輪「愛達·花城號」航線及產品布局，明年正式以香港為母港，今年11月啟航並造訪香港。2027年將全面展開香港母港航季，預計營運近20個郵輪航次，增設3個海上游航次。該船全長341米、總噸位超過14萬，設2130間客房和套房，可容納約5232名旅客。

Rebuilt Huanggang Port inspection building set to open soon, featuring 134 self-service channels and 68 manual counters

The rebuilt inspection building at Huanggang Port is set to open soon. The building has nine floors, with the fourth floor serving as the arrival hall and the fifth floor as the departure hall, featuring 134 self-service channels and 68 traditional manual counters. The building adopts a warm colour scheme and large glass window design, with its ceiling inspired by the bougainvillea, the city flower of Shenzhen. The floor-to-ceiling windows on the fourth floor offer panoramic views of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The building is equipped with facilities including baby care rooms and water dispensers. The Hong Kong port area provides free, registration-free government Wi-Fi that can be connected and used immediately.

Huanggang Port to officially come into service next Monday; KMB to launch 3 new routes on the same day

The rebuilt Huanggang Port will officially come into service next Monday, and KMB will launch three new routes on the same day — B10, B11 and NB73 — operating to Kwai Tsui Estate in Kwai Fong, Tin Fu in Tin Shui Wai, and Sha Tin Town Centre respectively. The three routes, together with over 100 KMB and Long Win routes, offer transfer discounts, under which the lower of the two fares can be waived. From next Monday to 11 November, Octopus cardholders aged 12 to 64 who accumulate 4 trips on the above routes to and from Huanggang Port can receive a rebate of up to $20 in Octopus stored value, with a maximum of two claims totalling $40.

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陳勇期望港深政府於皇崗口岸開通初期預備更多人手

重建後的皇崗口岸定於下星期一上午6時半正式開通，採用「合作查驗、一次放行」模式，每日可處理客流量提升至約20萬人次。陳勇期望開通初期預備更多人手並發放即時信息，陳恒鑌建議新舊口岸交接期增派職員、張貼指引。

One Stanley developer says it will provide owners with an additional 6 years of structural maintenance

One Stanley developer Chik Wai Limited announced that, in addition to the original three-year "defects liability period", it will provide owners with an additional six years of structural maintenance for the property from the date of handover, and will bear the cost of engaging an independent qualified professional to carry out inspections. The floor slab reinforcement in some of the detached houses concerned does not comply with the plans, and the Buildings Department is conducting further investigations into certain construction quality issues; departmental information shows that the overall structure of the units concerned does not present any obvious danger.

General Election of the Election Committee subsectors receives a further 225 nomination forms today

On the third day of the nomination period for the general election of the Election Committee subsectors, the returning officers for each subsector received a further 225 nomination forms today, including 220 candidate nomination forms and 5 nomination forms from specified organisations. The nomination period began on Wednesday and will end on 20 October. The Electoral Office has so far received a total of 685 candidate nomination forms and 11 nomination forms from specified organisations. The subsector for representatives of the rural committees in the New Territories received the most candidate nomination forms, with 50, followed by grassroots organisations with 27 in total.

Centre for Health Protection investigates cluster of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales carriage cases at North Point elderly home

The Centre for Health Protection on 9 October investigated a cluster of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales carriage cases at an elderly home in North Point, involving 3 residents on the same floor, all of whom are carriers, asymptomatic and in stable condition. The 3 people are aged between 74 and 94. The centre said the source may have come from 2 other known carriers on the same floor, and that the home had not implemented relevant infection control measures. It will continue to conduct screening and medical surveillance at the home.

[Review] News Round-up, 9 October 2026

Radio Television Hong Kong's News Round-up published a review of the news for 9 October 2026, uploaded at 19:53. The content provides detailed reports on local current affairs, Greater China news, international developments and other news, keeping close to the latest hot topics.

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皇崗口岸下星期一上午6時30分正式開通運行

皇崗口岸將於下星期一上午6時30分正式開通運行，保安局局長鄧炳強表示星期日上午會在皇崗口岸深方口岸區舉行開通儀式。口岸開通當日會有足夠人手確保運作暢順，可處理最高峰每日約20萬人次旅客。

Political parties hope Huanggang Port will attract more high-end mainland visitors to Hong Kong

Some political parties hope that Huanggang Port can increase the number of high-end mainland tourists coming to Hong Kong to spend. The Tourism Promotion Association believes that the opening of the new port will bring business opportunities, and expects that many tour groups will use Huanggang Port to travel to the mainland in the next 6 to 9 months.

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維園年宵攤位公開競投結束 400個全租出 總收入逾865萬元

維園農曆年宵市場一連三日公開競投結束，400個攤位全部租出，總收入超過865萬元，三日共吸引約1320人次進場。食環署表示共租出180個濕貨、4個快餐及216個乾貨攤位，普通型乾貨平均競投價約2萬1千元，最高成交價6萬4千元是底價的7.5倍。東涌達東路花園年宵市場競投將於下星期一在荔枝角政府合署舉行。

Government mobilises about 150 for cross-departmental wildfire and hill rescue exercise at Lion Rock Country Park

Multiple government departments mobilised about 150 people near Lion Rock Country Park for a cross-departmental wildfire and hill rescue exercise, simulating 25 hikers encountering a wildfire. The Fire Services Department deployed about 90 fire and ambulance personnel, deploying large drones to drop water bombs and using artificial intelligence to analyse wildfires, in preparation for operational deployment during the Chung Yeung Festival, while also urging the public not to leave embers when sweeping graves or hiking.

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港台與深圳廣播電影電視集團簽署備忘錄 於多個範疇展開合作

香港電台與深圳廣播電影電視集團簽署合作備忘錄，在節目資源、人才交流及節目製作等多個範疇展開合作。雙方將於2026年深圳亞太區經濟合作組織峰會期間聯合進行新聞採訪及製作專題節目，並聯合製作慶祝2027年香港特別行政區成立30周年的特備項目。

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一名入境旅客進口未完稅香煙及另類吸煙產品罪成判囚

一名三十七歲內地男旅客被海關檢獲四萬九千二百一十五支未完稅香煙及六千支另類吸煙產品，今日（十月九日）在西九龍裁判法院被判監禁十一個月及罰款二千元。該旅客昨日（十月八日）從日本東京飛抵本港時遭截查，貨物估計市值約二十三萬九千四百元、應課稅值約十六萬二千七百元。

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本港新增一宗基孔肯雅熱及一宗登革熱個案 兩者均屬外地傳入

本港新增一宗基孔肯雅熱感染及一宗登革熱感染個案，兩宗個案都是外地傳入。新增的基孔肯雅熱個案患者是一名73歲男子，於潛伏期內曾到過內地，已安排入院治療並康復出院，其一名家居接觸者已完成醫學監察且沒有出現病徵。新增登革熱個案的病人則於潛伏期內到過越南。

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出席競委會聆訊人士涉提供虛假資料 被控後在東區裁判法院提堂

競委會將一名在聆訊期間提供虛假或具誤導性資料的人士轉交香港警務處，其被控一項「向競委會提供虛假或具誤導性的資料」罪，案件今日在東區裁判法院提堂。這宗案件是首宗同類刑事檢控，源於競委會早前調查屯門一項工廈維修工程的懷疑反競爭行為。競委會重申，不遵從其調查權力屬刑事罪行。

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入境處反非法勞工行動在全港多區拘捕二十人

入境處於十月二日至八日在全港多區展開反非法勞工行動，共拘捕二十人。被捕者包括十七名懷疑非法勞工、兩名涉嫌聘用非法勞工的僱主及一名逾期逗留人士。入境處指僱主僱用不可合法受僱人士，最高刑罰為罰款五十萬元和監禁十年。

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香港電台與深圳廣播電影電視集團簽署合作備忘錄（附圖）

香港電台與深圳廣播電影電視集團今日（十月九日）簽署合作備忘錄，在節目資源、人才交流、節目製作等多個範疇展開合作。廣播處長關婉儀赴深圳與深圳廣電集團黨組書記、總裁尚博英簽署，雙方同意互換精品節目、聯合製作大灣區主題節目，並在二○二六年深圳亞太區經濟合作組織峰會期間聯合採訪，另將聯合製作慶祝二○二七年香港特別行政區成立30周年的特備項目。

Chris Sun: three siblings in Tuen Mun suspected child abuse case should not return home immediately; Social Welfare Department to arrange temporary accommodation

Chris Sun said the three siblings in the Tuen Mun suspected child abuse case should not return home immediately, and the Social Welfare Department will arrange temporary accommodation for them. Follow-up placement of the case will be handled by the Social Welfare Department.

AFCD joins police in operations in Yuen Long and Sha Tau Kok, catching one unattended local dog

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) conducted a special joint operation with the police yesterday afternoon along Nam Sang Wai Road in Yuen Long and Luk Keng in Sha Tau Kok, successfully catching one unattended local dog without a microchip, which was sent to the animal management centre for detention and observation. The department will check lost-pet records and will prosecute the owner if there is evidence; if the owner cannot be found, the dog will be transferred to a partner animal welfare organisation for neutering and adoption arrangements once confirmed to be healthy and docile. The department reminded members of the public that if they encounter unattended dogs, they should stay calm, keep their distance, and call 1823 to report.

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環保署公布泳灘等級

環保署今日（十月九日）公布三十九個憲報公布泳灘及一個非憲報公布泳灘的最新等級，二十三個評為良好（一級）、十七個為一般（二級）。加多利灣泳灘、橋咀泳灘和觀音灣泳灘等級由二級升為一級。環保署提醒市民，大雨期間及過後泳灘水質或會受影響，應避免在風暴或大雨後三天內前往游泳。

Competition Commission searches 11 premises in probe into price-fixing cartel involving virtual reality systems

The Competition Commission searched 11 premises under court warrants to investigate a price-fixing cartel involving virtual reality systems. The suppliers involved were suspected of bid-rigging, price-fixing, market-sharing and exchanging sensitive information when submitting quotations for the installation of VR equipment and software to a number of schools and non-profit organisations, in contravention of the First Conduct Rule of the Competition Ordinance. The preliminary estimate puts the total value of the contracts involved at about HK$10 million.

Housing Society discovers fraudulent website impersonating Housing Society and urges public not to log in or provide personal information

The Housing Society recently discovered a fraudulent website impersonating the Housing Society and has referred it to the police for investigation. The website masquerades as an artificial intelligence receptionist for "Housing Society Pak Hop Road, Fanling", luring users into conversing with a fake artificial intelligence customer service agent. The Housing Society clarified that it has absolutely no connection with the website and its businesses and services. The official website is https://www.hkhs.com/tc/index . Enquiries can be made by calling 2882 1717, and anyone who suspects they have been deceived should report to the police as soon as possible.

Immigration Department closely monitoring passenger and vehicle flows at Huanggang Port with mainland departments to ensure smooth border clearance

The Immigration Department said it is closely monitoring passenger and vehicle flows at Huanggang Port together with mainland departments to ensure smooth border clearance.

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SmartPLAY康體通兩個時段將暫停服務以進行系統維護

康文署公布，SmartPLAY康體通將於本月13日晚上11時至翌日上午6時，及本月15日晚上11時至翌日上午6時暫停服務進行系統維護。康文署提醒用戶如需使用系統，請在服務暫停時段之前或之後預早安排。

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SmartPLAY康體通進行系統維護期間暫停服務

康樂及文化事務署公布，SmartPLAY康體通將於十月十三日晚上十一時至翌日上午六時、以及十月十五日晚上十一時至翌日上午六時兩段時段暫停服務，以便進行系統維護。署方提醒用戶如需使用系統，應預早安排，於服務暫停時段之前或之後使用。

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多個泳灘懸掛紅旗

康樂及文化事務署今日（十月九日）宣布，由於大浪關係，港島南區赤柱正灘、石澳及大浪灣泳灘，以及西貢區三星灣、廈門灣、銀線灣及清水灣第二灣泳灘已懸掛紅旗。有關泳灘游泳會有危險，市民請勿在該處游泳。

Chan Siu-hung concerned about hardware, software and overall transport links at Huanggang Port Building

Legislative Council Panel on Transport member Chan Siu-hung said he is concerned about the hardware, software and overall transport supporting arrangements at the rebuilt Huanggang Port Building, and expects a considerable number of people to visit for photos on the first Saturday and Sunday after the port opens. The authorities have provided a public transport buffer area near the port building, with franchised buses on standby, and the Transport Department will also arrange sufficient staff to direct travellers. He expects the MTR Northern Link to open in 2034, with the branch line connecting to Huanggang Port.

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國安處拘52歲男子 涉多次於社交平台發布具煽動意圖信息

警務處國安處拘捕一名52歲本地男子，涉嫌多次在網上社交平台發布具煽動意圖信息，本月7日被落案控告一項「明知而發布具煽動意圖的刊物」罪，同日下午在西九龍裁判法院提堂。警方指有關內容包括引起他人對國家、香港特區政府和司法機構的憎恨，並煽惑他人不循合法途徑改變特區依法制定的事項；拘捕行動於7月9日在東區進行。