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1. PETER GODBER, FORMER HONG KONG CHIEF POLICE SUPERINTENDENT RECENTLY EXTRADITED FROM UK TO FACE BRIBERY CHARGES, WILL BE TRIED IN HONG KONG ON 17 FEBRUARY.
2. HONG KONG'S INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION HAVE ASKED US TO OBTAIN, AS BACKGROUND FOR GODBER'S TRIAL, ANY INFORMATION ON STANDARD/STYLE OF LIVING CURRENTLY BEING ENJOYED BY ANOTHER FORMER HONG KONG POLICEMAN,
WHO NOW LIVES NEAR ALICANTE. PROVIDED YOU AND AMBASSADOR SEE NO OBJECTION, GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD MAKE DISCREET ENQUIRIES, AND SEND US ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION YOU CAN OBTAIN, IF POSSIBLE BY 7 FEBRUARY.
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