The Hong Kong Police Force said in a statement early Thursday that a search and seizure involving the sculpture "Pillar of Shame" was legal, reasonable and rational. According to the police statement, the force said the search was conducted with a court warrant. “Like any other case, to collect evidence following progress of investigation to take forward the relevant case is legal, reasonable and rational,” it wrote. The police spokesman also emphasized that the government has all along carried out its duties and obligations to safeguard national security in accordance with the law, and the handling of this case is no exception. “The HKSAR government will continue to handle the exhibit, including the arrangement after the judicial proceedings, in accordance with the law,” the spokesman added.

Source: The Standard May 11, 2023 04:03 UTC