CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928 — Page 137

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All

136

were shot and three captured. Apout 600 soldiers are

remaining in the vicinity of Nim Shan for the present.

The Military are holding thirty-nine suspects

aim Shan. Those against whom evidence is obtained

ure executeȧ.

On the 4th of Lay, a pirate jun: sailed to British Waters off Nam & (Chinese Territory) with seven pirates who collected $5 from each fishing junk in British Waters under threats of being pirated. They

also levied $500 from the inhabitants of Nam C, but

the people did not pay. Thirty Eolice from Tai Pang City were sent to surround the place and the seven pirates were captured. There were five other confederates

on the boat who managed to sail away, but not before

one had been shot and wounded. The seven men who were

captured were brought to Jam Shui where they admitted

being pirates. On the 20th May four of them were

executed and the other three who denied the charge

are still being detained.

(Sgd.) T.Lurphy,

Chief Detective inspector.

20th Lay, 1928.

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.