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- Hong Kong's conservation officers will partner with police in joint operations to investigate suspected animal abuse.
- The plan follows an ombudsman’s report that highlighted weaknesses in current procedures.
- Lawmaker Jackie Yip Yin (Hong Kong) said police expertise is crucial for these investigations.
- The ombudsman’s recommendations are to empower officers to enter homes and to tighten penalties for illegal animal traps.
