Immigration Department repatriates Vietnamese illegal immigrants to Vietnam (with photos)

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The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation today (June 28). A total of 33 Vietnamese illegal immigrants were repatriated to Vietnam. The persons removed comprised 15 males and 18 females, of whom 32 are unsubstantiated non-refoulement claimants. Among them were discharged prisoners who had committed criminal offences and had been sentenced to imprisonment.

The ImmD will remain committed to expediting the removal process to repatriate illegal immigrants and overstayers from Hong Kong as soon as practicable through appropriate measures.

Ends/Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:37

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The Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation today (June 28). A total of 33 Vietnamese illegal immigrants were repatriated to Vietnam. Photo shows a removee being escorted by ImmD officers to proceed from detention place to the airport.