(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 7 cities or counties in 5 provinces. According to this report, 5 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 12 were illegally arrested.

1. [Foshan City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Yu Ruiming Arrested
2. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Six Practitioners Arrested
3. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Ms. Jia Yuping Detained
4. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Ms. Li Guoling Detained
5. [Beijing] Ms. Wang Jinlan Mistreated by Prison Guards
6. [Tianjin] Practitioners' Homes Ransacked
7. [Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province] Ms. Pei Yuxian's Case in Procuratorate
8. [Arxan City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region] Four Practitioners Detained

1. [Foshan City, Guangdong Province] Ms. Yu Ruiming Arrested

Ms. Yu Ruiming from Chancheng District was arrested by railway officers on November 28, 2018 when she and her family were on their way to Guizhou Province. The police ransacked her home, and confiscated her Falun Gong books, a picture of Falun Gong's founder, and other items. She was subsequently released.

2. [Wuhan City, Hubei Province] Six Practitioners Arrested

Mr. Zhang Bo and five other practitioners were arrested on the afternoon of December 26, 2018.

Parties involved in persecuting the practitioners:Shuiguohu Police Station: +86-27-88085720, +86-27-88085732, +86-27-87891018Liu Jiping (刘继平), director: +86-13006100997Shen Donghui (申东辉), deputy director: +86-18986091508Wuchang Domestic Security Division: +86-27-88085380, +86-27-88085382

3. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Ms. Jia Yuping Detained

Ms. Jia Yuping from Baoshou Village and her husband, Mr. Cao Jianguo were arrested. Mr. Cao Jianguo was released the same day. Ms. Jia was taken to the Yushu City Detention Center and detained for five days.

4. [Yushu City, Jilin Province] Ms. Li Guoling Detained

Ms. Li Guoling, 76, was arrested on the morning of November 15, 2018. Her home was ransacked. Ms. Li is being held at the Yushu City Detention Center.

5. [Beijing] Ms. Wang Jinlan Mistreated by Prison Guards

Ms. Wang Jinlan from Yanqing District was arrested on September 15, 2017 and sentenced by the Yanqing District Court in May, 2018. She is incarcerated in the Beijing Women's Prison. The guards intentionally interfered when her family came to visit her.

6. [Tianjin] Practitioners' Homes Ransacked

The homes of Falun Gong practitioners in Huanghuadian Town, Ms. Zhao Yan and Mr. Sun Yuanlong, were ransacked by officers from the Tianjin Domestic Security Division and the Wuqing District Domestic Security Division in early December, 2018. The officers confiscated the practitioners' computers, printers, cell phones, Falun Gong books, and other items.

7. [Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province] Ms. Pei Yuxian's Case in Procuratorate

Ms. Pei Yuxian of Qinhuangdao City and her husband, Mr. Li Yanchun, were arrested in Lulong County on November 25, 2018. They are being held at the Qinhuangdao Detention Center. Lulong County police submitted Ms. Pei's case to the Lulong County Procuratorate.

Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Pei and Mr. Li:Liu Haijun (刘海军), section chief, Investigation Section, Lulong County Procuratorate: +86-335-2618980, +86-13191820679Guo Xiaojun (郭晓军), director, Lulong County Police Department: +86-335-7012639, +86-13933535666, +86-335-7012449Feng Xiaoli (冯晓丽): +86-13780560199

8. [Arxan City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region] Four Practitioners Detained

Ms. Li Yaqin, Ms. Fu Zhixia, Ms. Wang Xiaomin, and Mr. Sun Hongwei were arrested by officers from the Arxan City Domestic Security Division on December 12, 2018 when they were distributing Falun Gong flyers. They were taken to the Horqin Right Front Banner Detention Center for 15 days of administrative detention. When Ms. Wang's husband went to the detention center to take her home on December 27 after the 15-day term was completed, he was told that the sentence had been changed to criminal detention. The four practitioners are still being held at the Horqin Right Front Banner Detention Center.

Parties involved in persecuting these practitioners:Wu Xiaodong (吴晓东), director, Wukeshu Town Police Station: +86-43183817110, +86-15904409343, +86-43183611468Guo Fuwei (郭福伟), instructor: +86-15500097110Chang Shengli (常胜利), deputy director: +86-15500097099