Fire Services raids same Fanling illegal fuel site twice
HK01 · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department said its task force against illegal fuel transfer operations raided the same illegal refuelling site in Fanling on August 24 and 25 after launching a three-day targeted operation in the North District from August 24. Across the two raids, officers seized 975 litres of diesel worth about HK$36,000, along with refuelling tools, and stopped two men suspected of being linked to the case.
Key Points
- The Fire Services Department’s task force carried out a three-day targeted enforcement operation in the North District starting on August 24.
- Officers busted the same illegal fuel station in Fanling on August 24 and again on August 25.
- A total of 975 litres of diesel were seized, valued at about HK$36,000 and enough to fill at least 15 light truck fuel tanks.
- Fire Services personnel found a batch of refuelling equipment and stopped two men suspected of involvement in the operation.
- The two men are to be prosecuted for suspected breaches of the Fire Services (Elimination of Fire Hazards) Regulation, the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and the Dangerous Goods (Control) Regulation.
Why It Matters
The department said illegal refuelling is a serious offence and warned that such sites are not built to widely recognised international safety standards or fitted with dedicated fire protection systems, raising the risk of casualties and property damage if a fire breaks out. It has removed the diesel involved and will apply to the court for a confiscation order, while urging the public to report suspected illegal fuel transfer through its electronic complaint platform or 24-hour hotline 5577 9666.