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Telno 1769

UNCLASSIFIED

26 November, 1967

Addressed to C.O. telegram No. 1769 of 26 November Repeated for information to:- POLAD Singapore

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My telegram No. 1766: Border talks.

Exchange of prisoners took place as arranged at

1715 hours local time today. Bridge was opened simult- aneously.

2. Brief announcement of return of the two Hong Kong policemen was made here at 1815 hours.

3. The fuller Press statement will be issued as drafted at about 2200 hours, and there will be a Press conference at 2230.

Sir D. Trench

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