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The Hong Kong opposition originally wanted to rally and march from Central to Western District this afternoon, but the police issued a notice of opposition. However, the rioters still did not give up and still incited supporters to "see you on Hong Kong Island" today. Not only that, also released specific plans to fight the police.
Hong Kong "Sing Tao Daily" reported screenshots
"Sing Tao Daily" reported today (31st) that in a Discord group where mobs calling themselves "Braves" gathered, a mob released the so-called "combat strategy lazy man" "Package" , the attached picture shows the distribution and tactics of the confrontation with the police. In another Discord group, someone posted a method of "hands-on" with the police . Among them, has made fatal injuries to police officers. For example, if you encounter a police officer who has not yet worn a gas mask, you can consider rushing forward and using Changzhu and "Shui Hou Tong" are inserted into each other's neck, mouth and eyes.
In addition, some mobs reminded to study the escape route, dangerous locations, safe houses, material warehouses and ambush points (ambush police officers) near the demonstration site in advance. If there are mobs, they will leave a message to respond. The route and supplies have been studied, and more has recruited more than one hundred so-called "warriors" , according to reports, including those who have been captured on bail.
"Sing Tao Daily" stated that opposition demonstrators gathered in the Telegram group "True Hong Kong People's Intelligence Agency" and have been discussing the weapons used by the mob this time. Types include fire (gasoline bomb), water (paint, oil, ink, detergent), soil (soil, bricks, gravel), wind (smoke bomb), light (laser light), trap (fish shreds, plastic wrap) ), dust (color powder, pepper, chili powder), chain and dark dishes (a "dung bomb" mixed with kitchen waste and feces). According to the report, some people in introduced the main points of making gasoline bombs, some uploaded pictures of homemade "muskets", and others suggested the use of feces. The
report also mentioned that multiple videos in the group showed that some people squeezed fish intestines and feces juice with their bare hands to make "dark dishes" and threw them against the wall; some even threatened "dung bombs to save Hong Kong": "Recover Hong Kong, dung bags Revolution!" According to a Hong Kong "Wen Wei Po" report, people familiar with the matter revealed that some mobs in are currently referring to relevant foreign videos in an attempt to develop a more powerful and lethal incendiary bomb. At the same time, some people even plan to use remote-controlled drones to drop incendiary bombs directly on buildings or police. and its behind-the-scenes commander has already used drones to keep an eye on police actions, and has patrolled the sky over the riot scene many times, giving instructions to the mob on the front line at any time.
Hong Kong's "Wen Wei Po" reported screenshots
thugs threw incendiary bombs in the previous violent impact. Source: Wen Wei Po
, according to previous reports from Hong Kong's "Wen Wei Po" and other media, today the thugs are plotting "a fight to the death". The main impact targets include the Central Liaison Office in the Western District, the West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station and other transportation facilities, as well as various district police stations. According to the “Wen Wei Po” reporter, those rioters who claim to be "Brave Faction" will participate in the operation . In order to avoid police inspection, many rioters have lurked in the area from Central, Sheung Wan to the Western District since last night, waiting for the opportunity to launch violence. Shock.
According to Hong Kong’s Ta Kung Pao, Guo Pak-cong, the commander of the Hong Kong Island Region of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Police, issued a warning at a regular press conference yesterday: If there is an illegal act on the 31st, the police will use appropriate force to stop the violence at an appropriate time. .
30 Hong Kong police routine press conference. Photo source: Hong Kong "East Net"
Guo Bocong said that the police have adopted a responsible attitude to prohibit demonstrations and gatherings, hoping that citizens will abide by the law and avoid getting caught in the law. He also reiterated the charges of illegal assembly and demonstration, each with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison.
"Sing Tao Daily" reported that for the large number of demonstrators that may appear on the streets of Hong Kong on the 31st, police intelligence shows that there is a considerable risk. The police have been ready to deploy, including the deployment of nearly 5,000 police officers, as well as water cannon vehicles and heavy guards. It also asked the demonstrators to keep a certain distance from the Liaison Office of the Central Committee and cut off their westward route as much as possible to prevent the Liaison Office from being impacted. According to reports, the Liaison Office of the Central Committee and the area outside the Western Police Station have placed water horses on guard, and the police station has also hung up gauze to cover the windows. There are more than 20 police cars parked in the West Side Food Wholesale Market. West tunnelPolice set up roadblocks towards Hong Kong Island. According to another report from Hong Kong’s “East Net”, at 11:50 this morning, the Hong Kong police mobilized 2 water cannon vehicles and 3 “Ruiwu” armored vehicles. The was driven by multiple police motorcycles along Harcourt Road in Admiralty. Drive in the direction of the Western Ring Road, go straight to the Western District and be on guard near Connaught Road West.
Water cannon vehicle alert scene (picture source: Hong Kong "East Net")
Extra: opposition incites illegal rallies, MTR closes Sai Ying Pun station
The Hong Kong opposition originally planned to be in Central to Western District today (31st) afternoon During the rally, the Hong Kong police issued a notice of objection. However, the Hong Kong opposition is still inciting to call on "the protesters" and "see you on Hong Kong Island." According to news from Hong Kong’s “East Net” on the 31st, regarding the possibility of public activities on Hong Kong Island this afternoon, MTR announced that after risk assessment and communication with relevant government departments, the Hong Kong Island Line Sai Ying Pun Station will be will be closed from 13:30 in the afternoon, and the train will not stop at Xiyingpan Station until further notice.
MTR Sai Ying Pun Station. Source: Hong Kong "East Net"
reported that MTR stated that even if the relevant station and train services are maintained, if fighting, vandalism, other violence or large-scale violations of MTR bylaws occur, resulting in high risks or emergencies , Which seriously affects the safety of passengers or employees. Train services to and from individual stations may be stopped in real time, and relevant stations may also be closed (temporarily) with short notice or without prior notice.
MTR Xiyingpan Station Hall closed station announcement. Source: Hong Kong "East Net"
In addition, the MTR also stated that if necessary, the police may enter the station to take appropriate enforcement actions to protect the safety of passengers and employees. (Mengying)
