Yuen Long raid nets 516 liters of illicit petrol
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Fire Services Department and police mounted a joint operation in Yuen Long on Tuesday night and seized 516 liters of petrol from an illegal fueling station at Wing Ning Tsuen. Officers also found a large quantity of fueling equipment and detained a man believed to be linked to the case, with possible prosecution under fire hazard and dangerous goods laws
Key Points
- The operation was carried out by the Fire Services Department’s Anti-illicit Fuelling Activities Task Force and the Yuen Long District Anti-triad Unit on Tuesday night
- Officers raided an illegal fueling station in Wing Ning Tsuen, Yuen Long, and seized 516 liters of petrol during the enforcement action
- The Fire Services Department said the amount seized was enough to fill the fuel tanks of at least eight mid-to-large private cars
- A large quantity of fueling equipment was also found, and one man believed to be connected to the case was detained
- The suspect may be prosecuted for allegedly breaching the Fire Services (Fire Hazard Abatement) Regulation, the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and the Dangerous Goods (Control) Regulation
Why It Matters
The Fire Services Department said illegal fueling sites do not have internationally recognized safety standards or firefighting systems, creating serious risks of fire, property damage and casualties. It also warned that first-time offenders can face a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and six months’ imprisonment, with heavier penalties for repeat offenders