Snowden left Hong Kong 'legally', H K govt confirms
The statement added that Hong Kong had "not obtained adequate information" to handle a provisional arrest warrant for Snowden
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Former US intelligence technician Edward Snowden departed Hong Kong today through "legal" means, the local government confirmed.
"Snowden today voluntarily left Hong Kong for a third country through legal and normal means," a Hong Kong government spokesman said in a press statement.
The statement added that Hong Kong had "not obtained adequate information" to handle a provisional arrest warrant for Snowden issued by the United States.
"Snowden today voluntarily left Hong Kong for a third country through legal and normal means," a Hong Kong government spokesman said in a press statement.
The statement added that Hong Kong had "not obtained adequate information" to handle a provisional arrest warrant for Snowden issued by the United States.
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First Published: Jun 23 2013 | 1:55 PM IST