Hong Kong’s John Lee warns against undercover operations targeting Uber drivers in response to vigilantism
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP - 2024-05-21T07:23:52.000Z

Hong Kong leader John Lee has urged residents not to conduct undercover operations targeting ride-sharing services, after videos went viral of people calling the police on their Uber drivers. Addressing reporters at a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Lee said the public should leave law enforcement to officers, who have the necessary training and legal […]

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