CSD issues clarification statement
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     Regarding a media report that a remand person in custody under the escort of the Correctional Services Department (CSD) for court trial disappeared afterwards yesterday (February 25), a spokesman for the CSD made the following clarification today (February 26):

     The CSD had no involvement in the incident.

     The CSD mainly escorts persons in custody for court attendance, medical treatment and inter-institutional transfer.

Ends/Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Issued at HKT 14:28

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