DSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor's staff member
The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Ringo Mok, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an accident that happened at the construction site of the Provision of Village Sewerage in Wo Mei, Sai Kung, on November 22. He expressed his deepest condolences and has requested the contractor to provide appropriate assistance to the deceased's family.
At about 10am, a worker was found unconscious while installing mechanical and electrical equipment at level B1. He was sent to Tseung Kwan O Hospital and was certified dead at about 8pm.
Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Photo source: reference image
The DSD has requested the contractor and its sub-contractor to suspend the related works and conduct a safety check. The contractor has also been instructed to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The DSD will render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations.
The Drainage Services Department, Photo source: DSD
Hong Kong Customs special enforcement operation combats sale of suspected counterfeit proprietary Chinese medicines
Hong Kong Customs conducted a special enforcement operation across shopping spots in Kowloon from March 24 to yesterday (April 1) to combat the sale of counterfeit proprietary Chinese medicines, and seized about 450 items of suspected counterfeit proprietary Chinese medicines and about 9 900 tablets of suspected controlled medicines with a total estimated market value of about $128,000. Three persons were arrested.
Customs earlier received information alleging that suspected counterfeit proprietary Chinese medicines were on sale in shops. After comprehensive investigations and with the assistance of the trademark owners, Customs officers took enforcement action and raided six retail shops in Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok, resulting in the seizure of the suspected counterfeit proprietary Chinese medicines and suspected controlled medicines.
During the operation, Customs arrested three men, aged between 32 and 48, including one company director and two salespersons.
An investigation is ongoing, and the likelihood of further arrests is not ruled out. Samples of the suspected counterfeit proprietary Chinese medicines involved in the case will be sent to the Government Laboratory for safety testing.
Customs will continue to step up inspection and enforcement to vigorously combat the sale of different kinds of counterfeit goods.
Customs reminds consumers to procure goods at reputable shops and to check with the trademark owners or their authorised agents if the authenticity of a product is in doubt. Also, traders should be cautious and prudent in merchandising since the sale of counterfeit goods is a serious crime and offenders are liable to criminal sanctions.
Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who sells or possesses for sale any goods with forged trademark commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Members of the public may report any suspected counterfeiting activities to 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 special enforcement operation combats sale of suspected counterfeit proprietary Chinese medicines Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
