Two of the Hongkongers were charged with organising an illegal border crossing, and eight others were charged with taking part

The detainees’ families have asked Shenzhen authorities to allow them to attend their loved ones’ trials

Ten of the 12 Hong Kong fugitives being held in mainland China have been charged with illegal border-crossing offences, authorities in neighbouring Shenzhen announced on Wednesday, while closed-door hearings will be held to decide the cases of the remaining two suspects who are underage.