Chinese police confirm Hong Kong cross-border bridge arrests


A man is seen jogging next to "Canal dos Patos" which is the border between Macau and Mainland China, in Macau on Monday ((Dec 16). - AFP

HONG KONG: China announced on Monday (Dec 16) they have arrested more than one person at a temporary police checkpoint on a mega cross-border bridge, including a Hong Konger who was reported missing over the weekend by his family.

It is the first time mainland officers have confirmed arrests on the artificial island that connects an enormous tunnel and bridge system linking Hong Kong to the cities of Macau and Zhuhai on the other side of the Pearl River Delta.

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