The Immigration Department said 50 people were arrested in a series of territory-wide operations targeting illegal workers and their employers.

During raids on various locations that included construction sites, renovation projects and restaurants from October 10 to October 16, officers apprehended 41 suspected illegal workers.

The group comprised of 11 men and 30 women aged 24 to 58.

One of the suspected illegal workers was said to hold a recognisance form that prohibited him from working, and another was suspected of using the Hong Kong identity card of another person.

Officers also said eight individuals – three men and five women aged 32 to 62 – were arrested on suspicion of employing the illegal workers.

A 62-year-old woman was also taken into custody on suspicion of acting as an aider and abettor.

The operations involved joint efforts with the Labour Department and police.

The Immigration Department said investigations are ongoing and has not ruled out further arrests.