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Hong Kong Customs Uncovers Scrap Trader Using Faulty Scale for Fraudulent Weight Measurements

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Hong Kong Customs Uncovers Scrap Trader Using Faulty Scale for Fraudulent Weight Measurements
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Hong Kong Customs Uncovers Scrap Trader Using Faulty Scale for Fraudulent Weight Measurements

2024-12-05 11:25 Last Updated At:11:38

Hong Kong Customs combats scrap trader for using inaccurate electronic platform scale

Hong Kong Customs earlier received information alleging that a scrap trader in Wan Chai was suspected of using an inaccurate electronic platform scale to weigh scrap metal.

Customs officers took enforcement action on December 3 by posing as a vendor and sold scrap copper to the scrap trader concerned. During the operation, it was found that the scrap trader had used an inaccurate platform scale for weighing the scrap copper, making the weight shown as 18 per cent less than the actual weight, thereby enabling the trader to pay less for the scrap copper. The trader was suspected of contravening the Weights and Measures Ordinance (WMO).

An investigation is ongoing.

Under the WMO, any person who uses for trade, or has in his possession for use for trade, any weighing or measuring equipment which is false or defective commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $25,000. The false or defective weighing or measuring equipment is liable to forfeiture.

In addition, if any fraud is committed in the course of trade using any weighing or measuring equipment, the person perpetrating the fraud commits an offence. The maximum penalty is a fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for six months.

Customs reminds traders who, in the course of trade, supply goods by weight or measure should comply with the requirements of the WMO.

Members of the public may report any shops suspected of engaging in shortweight activities to the Customs 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs combats scrap trader for using inaccurate electronic platform scale  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs combats scrap trader for using inaccurate electronic platform scale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Follow-up on incident of water turned red in Tuen Mun River

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Drainage Services Department (DSD) are following up on the incident that the water of Tuen Mun River was found red.

The EPD received a report at around 5pm today (February 15), stating that some water of Tuen Mun River had turned red. The EPD and the DSD immediately arranged staff to the scene for investigation.

Investigating officers found that the river water had resumed normal and was no longer red. No fish deaths were found at the scene. On-site tests also showed that the water quality indicators (including pH levels, dissolved oxygen, etc) remained normal. The EPD staff have collected water samples for further investigations.

Initial investigation revealed that there was draining pipe testing with red dye powder. The DSD had confirmed that it did not conduct any dye testing there. The EPD and the DSD will continue to follow up on the incident.

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