The Security Bureau today issued a solemn warning to an organisation which has stated openly its intention to refuse to comply with a police request to provide information under the National Security Law.

The bureau said endangering national security is a serious and damaging crime, adding that action must be taken to prevent and suppress the act.

To effectively prevent and suppress offences endangering national security, law enforcement officers need to obtain relevant information about certain foreign or Taiwan political organisations and agents.

It reiterated that actions taken by law enforcement agencies are based on evidence, strictly according to the law, for the acts of the people or entities concerned.

The bureau said it supports Police in taking law enforcement actions in accordance with the law. To avoid bearing the legal risk, the organisation concerned should immediately turn back before it is too late.

Police’s National Security Department issued notices in writing to various organisations on August 25 requesting information, pursuant to Schedule 5 of the Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the National Security Law.

The force reiterated that failing to provide information in time will be liable to a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for half a year.

If any information provided is false, incorrect, or incomplete, the person is liable to a fine of $100,000 and two years' imprisonment.