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021500 Attention Glover. Sitrep one.
Hong Kong Government building second wire fence south of existing one along border as additional measure to prevent illegal entry into Hong Kong territory.
Government spokesman said that experience of nineteen sixty two influx of illegal immigrants had shown that chain link border fence is not repeat not adequate obstacle to persons determined to make illegal entry into Hong Kong.
He emphasised that erection of second fence is a reinforcement and not repeat not in any way change in security arrangements along border:
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All border entry points will be manned as at present and patrols will continue to be maintained in all areas along border.
In deciding on alignment of fence every effort has been made by government to reduce to minimum any difficulty for farmers and others who might be affected.
No repeat no incidents were reported in the Colony today. One repeat one of four repeat four home made bombs which police found in flat in Tai Wo Hau resettlement estate this morning was so dangerous that it had to be detonated inside flat." Other three repeat three bombs were detonated in courtyard below.
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