1.   He said his office was committed to finding foreigners who overstay their permits or abuse their privileges.

2.   Regina Ip said police will raid homes and arrest illegal immigrants or those who have overstayed their permits, if they are reported.

3.   They were either illegal immigrants or had overstayed work permits at the time of the robberies, two of which led to murder.

4.   Those who are deported face fines and prosecution in China for overstaying their permits allowing them to visit Hong Kong.