Police complaints rise to 1,143 cases in 2025

Complaints and reports involving the Public Security Police Force rose to 1,143 in 2025, continuing an upward trend over the past four years, according to the

Police complaints jump 20% in 2025

A 20% rise in complaints against police in 2025 reflects the surge in visitor numbers, not a decline in service quality, city authorities said. The Security Forces

‘Winter Operation’ results in the detention of 13 fugitives

The joint annual “Winter Operation” of the security forces has found and detained 13 fugitives from justice, the Unitary Police Service (SPU) reported.

10 ‘Eyes in the Sky’ cameras in Zone A commence operation

According to the Official Gazette, 10 cameras of the “Eyes in the Sky” located in New Urban Zone A officially commenced operation yesterday. The newly

Gov’t aims to establish information-sharing platform between industries in anti-fraud efforts

Lawmakers raised concerns over rising fraud targeting residents’ finances, with Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King saying authorities plan to set up a joint information-sharing platform

Territorial crimes surge 23%; violent crimes up 6% in first nine months

Overall crime fell in the first three quarters of this year compared to the same period in 2024, despite significant increases in territorial crimes, which

‘Eyes in the Sky’ surveillance system aids police in over 37,000 cases

The Macau Public Spaces Video Surveillance System, also known as “Eyes in the Sky,” has assisted police in investigating more than 37,000 cases to date, deputy commander-general

Police attribute recent surge in juvenile delinquency to prolonged online exposure

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have noted a recent surge in juvenile delinquency, primarily characterized by assaults and thefts, alongside an increase in juvenile sexual offenses and

Secretary Chan Tsz King details National Security Law enhancements for 2026

Assuming the role of Secretary for Security effective yesterday, Chan Tsz King described the position as both an honor and a responsibility, while announcing that his

Gaming offenses soar nearly 67% in first half of 2025

The overall crime rate in the city decreased by 6.4% in the first half of 2025, while gaming-related crimes saw a sharp increase of 66.8%,

Customs reports decline in illegal cases

The Office of the Secretary for Security reported that ongoing enforcement efforts have contributed to a reduction in illegal activities across Macau. From January 2024

Authorities prevent over 190 fraud cases worth MOP30 million in Q1

Between January and March 2025, authorities prevented 192 fraud cases involving nearly MOP30 million, according to a response by the Office of the Secretary for Security

Macau sees drop in overall crime, spike in gambling-related offenses

Crime statistics for the first quarter of this year indicate a decrease in overall crimes in Macau, yet there has been a year-on-year increase in gambling-related crimes

Wong Sio Chak condemns support for criminal acts

  On Sunday afternoon, a local male truck driver in his 60s was stopped by a traffic police officer for illegal parking on Rua do Passadico.

Wong Sio Chak warns of growing national security threats from US

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has acknowledged escalating risks to the SAR’s national security and social stability, citing intensified strategic competition between China and the United

Facial recognition technology to be introduced at Hengqin in October

The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has announced that the Hengqin border checkpoint will start using facial recognition technology, enabling document-free clearance, beginning in October of

EU signals a new drive to buy European weapons and break its security dependency on the US

The European Union yesterday announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment in Europe rather

Wong Sio Chak considers amending law after filming accident

The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has admitted to considering amendments to the current law to grant the government more power to prosecute individuals and

Crime rate rises by 6% in 2024, driven by illegal gaming and cybercrime

The crime rate in 2024 increased by 6%, according to a report released by the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, in a press conference yesterday.

Australian and New Zealand militaries monitoring three Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries were monitoring three Chinese warships moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission, officials said yesterday.

Vice minister Liu tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers

Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appeared to gain momentum this week as a top Chinese security official visited both sides of the Thai-Myanmar

PSP inspected nearly 700 people, no suspicions of wrongdoing

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported conducting an extensive series of operations as part of its winter crime prevention plan. During the Lunar New Year (CNY)

Police vow to crack down on telecom fraud

Chinese police will maintain harsh response to telecommunications fraud, and keep up international law enforcement cooperation to dismantle fraud dens abroad and hunt down major fugitives,

‘Eyes in the Sky’ aids in solving over 8,000 cases

The government’s “Eyes in the Sky” surveillance system has proven to be a significant asset for local law enforcement, aiding in the resolution of over

Rise in crime in first half of 2024 amid tourism rebound

Crime has increased 14.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 7,160 cases, according to data

DNA database is a very sensitive matter and needs legal guarantees, Security Chief says

The establishment of a DNA database in Macau involves basic rights such as personal freedom, physical and mental integrity and privacy, the Secretary for Security,

Violent crimes increase by 24.2% in Q1 y-o-y

The number of violent crimes in the first three months (Q1) of this year has continued to increase, according to a quarterly report from the Secretariat for

Wong Sio Chak pledges zero tolerance for police violations

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has said he will not tolerate any law or disciplinary violations committed by any police officers, on the sidelines of a police

Crime grows in Q1, cybercrime, arson, and distribution of fake money top the list

The level of criminality in Macau during the first quarter of 2023 (Q1) has grown in general terms by some 17.2% when compared with the same

US signs new pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China

The United States signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea yesterday as it competes with China for influence in the Pacific. Papua New

Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises

Australia needs to spend more money on defense, make its own munitions and develop the ability to strike longer-range targets as China’s military buildup challenges regional security,

Alleged secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests

Two men were arrested Monday on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government, and

Beijing calls US accusations of police stations ‘groundless’

China denied all accusations of an overseas police presence, saying yesterday that the United States was making “groundless accusations” after U.S. law enforcement arrested two men

Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon: White House

U.S. officials said yesterday that improvements ordered by President Joe Biden to strengthen defenses against Chinese espionage helped to identify last week’s spy balloon

Only 8% of licensed guns in Macau are in the possession of ‘common citizens’

Only 8.2% of all licensed guns for personal protection use are in the possession of “common citizens,” the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak said in

MACAU DAILY TIMES