As showing the value of speedy formation to Police Stations by telephone or otherwise, attention drawn to two instances in November where robberies were reported without delay. In one of these a gang consisting of four men, two of whom were armed, were found on the premises which they were robbing and were shot dead by the Police. In the other instance two armed robbers were found on the premises and larly dealt with.
In connexion the foregoing and armed robberies occurring prior to January 1, 1927, 706 persons were arrested. Thirty, eight of whom were also charged with murder, were sentenced to death, 23 died' from wounds received at the time of their arrest, 3 were handed over to the Chinese authorities, 374 were Sentenced to imprisonment, 1 died while on remand, 1 committed suicide, 5 escaped from custody, 1 was fined, the charges against 12 were withdrawn, & were cautioned, 1. was released on bond, 168 were. acquitted and 48 are still on remand, ye table of robberies for the past ten years follows:—rmbed_ Arrested Other Arresid 1.88
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