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persons, mostly illegal immigrants, were removed from Hong Kong under Removal Orders authorised by the Governor (389 in 1973); 19 persons were deported for life on the authority of the Governor in Council (five in 1973); and 2,917 prosecutions were instituted under the Immigration Ordinance (4,422 in 1973), mainly for illegal entry, contravention of landing conditions and false documentation. Fines totalled $709,465 ($1,470,585 in 1973). In addition 218 illegal immigrants from China, who were apprehended while trying to enter Hong Kong, were refused permission to land and repatriated to China under arrangements which came into effect at the end of November.
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