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Flight Theft Surge: 169 Cases, HK$4.3 Million Lost

2/15/2026

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A 35-year-old mainland Chinese man was arrested for stealing HK$25,000 from a passenger's carry-on on a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
On a flight from Abu Dhabi, a 40-year-old local woman and a 32-year-old man were arrested for stealing a HK$300,000 watch and remain in custody.
A 69-year-old woman was arrested for carrying suspected pepper spray.
Authorities reported 169 cabin theft cases on inbound flights in 2024 totaling HK$4.3 million.

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A 35-year-old mainland Chinese man was arrested for stealing HK$25,000 from a passenger's carry-on on a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
On a flight from Abu Dhabi, a 40-year-old local woman and a 32-year-old man were arrested for stealing a HK$300,000 watch and remain in custody.
A 69-year-old woman was arrested for carrying suspected pepper spray.
Authorities reported 169 cabin theft cases on inbound flights in 2024 totaling HK$4.3 million.