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Hong Kong police arrest woman over social media bomb hoax

Hong Kong police have arrested a 19-year-old woman in connection with a false bomb threat made via social media. The woman allegedly posted claims of explosives at an office in Kwai Chung, prompting an investigation. Officers conducted online patrols to identify the post and subsequently made the arrest in Wong Tai Sin. The incident is being treated as a prank, and authorities have reminded the public of the severe penalties for making false bomb reports under the Public Order Ordinance. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a minor crime and social media prank, not a significant industry event or development.

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Hong Kong police arrest woman over social media bomb hoax

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li ·

    Hong Kong police arrest woman, 19, over Kwai Chung bomb hoax

    Hong Kong police have arrested a 19-year-old woman for falsely claiming to have planted explosives in an office in Kwai Chung, after searches found no suspicious items. Police revealed on Sunday that the arrest was made the day before in Wong Tai Sin, after officers conducting on…