Fire Services busts illegal mobile petrol station in Wong Tai Sin
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Summary
The Fire Services Department said its task force targeting illegal fuel transfer operations carried out an enforcement action in Wong Tai Sin on 18 August and uncovered an illegal mobile petrol station in the car park of Fung Tak Shopping Centre (鳳德商場). Officers seized 305 litres of petrol worth about HK$10,500, found refuelling tools at the scene, and stopped a man suspected of being connected to the case.
Key Points
- The operation was conducted by the Fire Services Department’s task force against illegal fuel transfer activities in the Wong Tai Sin district on 18 August.
- The suspected illegal mobile petrol station was found inside the car park of Fung Tak Shopping Centre in Wong Tai Sin.
- Fire Services personnel seized 305 litres of petrol, with the fuel described as worth about HK$10,500, or roughly HK$10,000.
- Officers also found a batch of refuelling equipment and stopped a man believed to be linked to the operation.
- The man is to be prosecuted over suspected breaches of the Fire Service (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 unlicensed petrol stations are not built to widely recognised safety standards or fitted with dedicated fire protection equipment, raising the risk of casualties and property damage if a fire breaks out. The seized petrol has been removed, and the department will apply to the court for forfeiture while urging the public not to patronise illegal filling operations and to report suspected cases through its online platform or 24-hour hotline.