Police arrested 42 people for triad and gambling related offences during a two-day intelligence-based anti-triad operation targeting a triad group active in Tseung Kwan O.

Police officers arrested 27 people for gambling offences at a restaurant in King Lam Estate after more than $8,000 cash and some mahjong playing equipment were seized in the morning on July 28.

In addition, five people were arrested for illegal gambling at a park in the estate after $160 cash and some playing cards were seized.

Meanwhile, Police officers mounted raids on July 28 and 29 in Tseung Kwan O and Wong Tai Sin where 10 people were arrested for triad-related offences, including blackmail, claiming to be a member of triad society and inviting others to become member of triad society.