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Two men who are visiting from the US were arrested in Tsuen Wan after they took photos of the police. One is a freelance journalist, the other is a photography professor. The police asked them for press IDs; they didn't have them (which aren't required by law, by the way). 1/
They asked for their passports; they didn't have them either. They searched them and their bags, then made them sit in a van for 30 minutes. They were then taken to the police station for 2 hours. They were accused of "illegal immigration". 2/
They were driven separately to the places where they were staying in Wan Chai to produce their passports. One said: "It was a total sham. I think they were just bored or trying to save face." Will update with more details as I get them. 3/
Same man: "I think my arresting officer felt a little bad because he knew the charges were bullshit." He knew it was illegal not to have his passport, but still felt like it was "mild harassment". He maintains the police were professional after the initial confrontation. 4/
Small detail to add: the other man did show his US driver's licenses, as well. 5/
In case it gets buried, repeating this info here. By Hong Kong law (see below), you do have to carry "proof of identity" on you at all times. But there is no law requiring journalists to have press credentials. 6/ Police: https://police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/power_id.html … Gov't: https://elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap115?xpid=ID_1438402609284_001 …
The men were given case numbers, but it wasn't clear if they were charged. The police let the men go after they drove them to where they were staying and they were able to produce their passports. 7/
Making sure this is seen in the main thread: 8/https://twitter.com/laurelchor/status/1165703477936324608 …
Aren’t you required by law to carry a HKID or passport around with you?
Yes, correct (link to laws below). One showed his US driver's license and his faculty ID. I'm not sure if the other showed any ID. My point was that there is now law requiring journalists to have press credentials. Police: https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/power_id.html … Gov't: https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap115?xpid=ID_1438402609284_001 …
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