Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Lam Keong confirmed yesterday that 130 PSP officers are being investigated for having left their posts without permission while they were on duty during Chinese New Year this year.
Lam revealed the ongoing investigations when asked by the media about the cases during a regular press conference at the Judiciary Police (PJ) headquarters yesterday. The Public Security Police also released a statement about the issue yesterday.
Lam said 19 officers were discovered to have left their posts while they were on duty in police stations over a period of five days during Chinese New Year in February, and disciplinary proceedings against the officers have been commenced.
Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Lam Keong addresses a press conference at the Judiciary Police (PJ) headquarters yesterday. Photo: Annie Cheung
