PJ arrests man over airplane theft

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has arrested a 55-year-old mainland man for theft during a flight from Beijing to Macau. The arrest occurred at Macau International Airport after authorities reported he allegedly stole HKD39,000 from another passenger’s suitcase. During the investigation, police found the suspect in possession of 13 types of foreign currency, including euros and US dollars, believed to be proceeds of crime. He is facing charges of qualified theft and is currently under the jurisdiction of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.