Red paint poured outside CGO | Govt strongly condemns criminal damage incident

The planter at the side entrance of the Central Government Offices (CGO) on Harcourt Road is suspected to have been sprayed with red paint this morning (Nov. 20). Regarding this criminal damage incident, the government strongly condemned the illegal act and stressed that the Police would thoroughly investigate the case, strictly enforce the law and bring any offender to account.

A Government spokesman said that Hong Kong is a society underpinned by the rule of law. No unlawful behavior will be tolerated and all illegal acts will be followed up to this end. After the incident, the Administration Wing instructed the security staff of the CGO to remain vigilant, and the Police have stepped up patrols in the vicinity to ensure the safety of staff and visitors of the CGO and members of the public.

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