S for S deeply saddened by death of fireman
The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (November 26) was deeply saddened by the death of fireman, Mr Ho Wai-ho. Mr Ho sustained injuries while fighting a No. 5 alarm fire in Tai Po today. He was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries later.
"I am profoundly grieved at the passing of Mr Ho, who lost his life in the course of an operation. I offer my deepest condolences to his family members," Mr Tang said.
Mr Tang also expressed sympathies to the family members of others who died in the fire and wished the injured people a speedy recovery.
Mr Tang said the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre has begun operating since this afternoon to co-ordinate efforts across departments to respond to and manage the impact of the fire. While the Fire Services Department is doing its utmost to put out the fire, Mr Tang said that the Security Bureau and its departments as well as other relevant departments also lend their full support and provide assistance to those being affected.
Hong Kong Customs detects case of non-registered precious metals and stones dealer carrying out specified transactions
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (March 31) detected a case involving a local company that conducted transactions of pearls and other jewellery containing precious metals and stones valued at over HK$120,000, without registration under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime. The company director was arrested.
The investigation is ongoing. The arrested person has been released on bail.
According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), unless exempted, any person who is seeking to carry on a business of dealing in precious metals and stones and engage in any transaction(s) (whether making or receiving a payment) with a total value at or above HK$120,000 in Hong Kong is required to register with Hong Kong Customs. Any dealer, other than a registrant, who claims to be a registrant, claims to be authorised to carry out, or carries out any cash or non-cash transaction(s) with a total value at or above HK$120,000 is liable to a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and imprisonment for six months upon conviction.
Customs reminds dealers in precious metals and stones that they must obtain the relevant registration before they can carry out any cash or non-cash transaction(s) with a total value at or above HK$120,000.
For the forms, procedures and guidelines to submit applications for registration, please visit the website for Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration System (www.drs.customs.gov.hk) or Customs' webpage (www.customs.gov.hk/en/service-enforcement-information/anti-money-laundering/supervision-of-dealers-in-precious-metals-and-ston/index.html).
Members of the public may report any suspected transactions involving precious metals and stones with a total value at or above HK$120,000 conducted without the required registration 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).
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