Police’s National Security Department yesterday arrested one man and four women, aged 24 to 38, for conspiracy to commit terrorist activities.

Investigations revealed that the arrested individuals were allegedly involved in sending messages to Police via telephone, email and instant messaging applications on multiple occasions between April 29 and May 13, the content of which included claims to detonate bombs planted within various offices of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong and Kai Tak Sports Park, as well as seditious messages inciting Taiwan independence and Hong Kong independence.

With court warrants, Police conducted searches at the five people’s residences and seized electronic communication devices suspected to be involved in the case.

The arrested man is being detained for further enquiries, while the four arrested women were released on bail pending further investigations.