Joint raid shuts suspected triad-run fuel station
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A joint operation by Border District Police and the Fire Services Department’s task force against illegal fuel transfer targeted suspected unlawful refuelling activity in Lok Ma Chau on November 11. Officers raided a suspected illegal fuel station on Castle Peak Road that police said was believed to be controlled by a triad group, although they did not disclose which group was involved. About 8,000 litres of diesel with an estimated value of around HK$300,000 were seized, and a 62-year-old local man was stopped on suspicion of operating the site. Authorities said the station was close to homes and lacked dedicated fire protection equipment, creating a serious public safety risk if a blaze broke out.
Key Points
- Border District Police joined the Fire Services Department’s task force on November 11 for a targeted enforcement operation in Lok Ma Chau.
- The suspected illegal fuel station was located on Castle Peak Road and was believed to be under triad control, according to police.
- Officers seized about 8,000 litres of diesel, with the fuel haul estimated to be worth around HK$300,000.
- Investigators also found a large quantity of refuelling tools and stopped a 62-year-old local man linked to the operation.
- The man is expected to be prosecuted under fire hazard and dangerous goods laws, while the Fire Services Department removed the fuel and will seek confiscation through the court.
Why It Matters
Illegal fuel transfer sites near residential areas can turn a law-enforcement case into an immediate neighbourhood safety threat because they operate without the specialist fire systems required for hazardous materials. The case also shows that police and fire authorities are treating suspected triad-linked fuel operations as both an organised crime issue and a public safety risk.