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Hong Kong Police Arrest 13 Over HKD59 Million Gold Heist

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  • Thirteen individuals have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a gold workshop in Hong Kong, according to local police.
  • Ten suspects stormed into a gold processing facility in Hung Hom, stealing approximately 65 kilograms of gold valued at around HKD59 million ($7.6 million).

AsianFin -- Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a gold workshop in Hong Kong, local police said Thursday.

Authorities said 10 suspects stormed into a gold processing facility in Hung Hom and made off with about 65 kilograms of gold bars, bricks, and powder valued at around HKD59 million ($7.6 million).

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