Suspect in 1989 Sai Kung Murder Case Extradited to Hong Kong from Thailand

A male suspect involved in the 1989 Sai Kung Lobster Bay murder case has been extradited to Hong Kong from Thailand after years of evading capture. According to RTHK, Hong Kong Police Commissioner Raymond Siu spoke to the media at the airport upon his return from Thailand, detailing the complexities of the case. The murder involved four men, one of whom had remained at large for years without any departure records, leading authorities to believe he left Hong Kong illegally. The suspect's changing appearance over the years added to the difficulties in tracking him down. Siu explained that Hong Kong police persisted in their investigation until intelligence indicated the suspect was hiding in Thailand. Hong Kong authorities then contacted Thai police, providing them with relevant information. Thai police successfully apprehended the suspect, who was found without identification and residing illegally in Thailand, leading to his deportation and extradition to Hong Kong. Fingerprint analysis confirmed the suspect's identity, and he admitted to being involved in the Sai Kung murder case upon arrest. Siu noted that this suspect had evaded capture for the longest period in history and expressed gratitude to Thai police for their assistance, emphasizing that the extradition would not have been possible without their cooperation. He also mentioned plans to enhance police collaboration and training between Hong Kong and Thailand. Additionally, Siu thanked Thai authorities for their help in a robbery case that occurred in Tsim Sha Tsui in June last year. A robber attempted to flee to Bangkok, but Thai police intercepted him upon arrival following notification from Hong Kong police, leading to his deportation. Siu highlighted ongoing exchanges with Thai police regarding their policing efforts and Hong Kong's smart policing initiatives, aiming for increased collaboration in the future.