Wang Fuk Court Residents Return: Smooth Phased Access and Support Amid Police Assistance Requests

Government concludes third-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units

Today (April 22) is the third day of phased arrangements for residents of seven blocks of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po to return to their units. Eleven high-zone floors of Wang Sun House were opened. The access arrangements were carried out in an orderly manner and operated smoothly.

A total of 79 households (271 people) registered to return to their units today through the "one social worker per household" service, while 78 households (264 people) actually turned up. The average time residents spent entering and leaving the building today was two hours and 34 minutes, with the shortest time being 50 minutes and the longest four hours and five minutes. About one fourth of the residents stayed in the building for less than two hours. About 1.5 per cent of the residents stayed in the building for less than one hour.

A total of 21 households (45 people) went up and down the building more than once. Among them, 14 households (32 people) made one additional trip, four households (seven people) made two additional trips, and two households (four people) made three additional trips, with the highest record being two people from one household making four additional trips.

The integrated enquiry counter set up by relevant departments today received seven cases requesting police assistance and five cases involving residents seeking help due to physical discomfort, as well as three cases seeking psychological counselling services.

The seven cases requesting police assistance involved suspected loss of property, including laptop computers, jewellery and gold items. Officers were immediately deployed to assist in searches, and lost property was recovered in 6 cases. For the remaining one case, there were no signs of ransacking in the unit, and the residents could not provide details on the property concerned.

Each day, the Government deploys over 1 000 personnel from various departments, including the Police, the Civil Aid Service, the Fire Services Department, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Home Affairs Department, the Social Welfare Department, the Housing Department, and the Housing Bureau, and staff mobilised from other departments, as well as District Services and Community Care Teams members to fully support residents returning to their units.

Government concludes third-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes third-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government concludes third-day arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents returning to their units Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

AFCD investigates two Mainlanders suspected of illegal fishing

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) is investigating two Mainlanders for suspected illegal hookah fishing in the waters off Lung Kwu Chau.

At about 12.30am today (April 22), AFCD officers spotted a vessel in the waters off Lung Kwu Chau equipped with an air compressor, pipes connected to the sea and a spear gun. It is suspected that the unregistered vessel was being used for illegal hookah fishing involving with a spear gun. AFCD officers intercepted the said vessel for investigation, and subsequently seized some fishing gear found on board.

The AFCD is currently investigating two Mainlanders on board for suspected contravention of the Fisheries Protection Ordinance (Cap. 171).

Only a vessel registered under the Ordinance can be used for fishing in Hong Kong waters and only the fishing methods listed on its Certificate of Registration of Local Fishing Vessel can be employed for fishing by the vessel. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $100,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.

An AFCD spokesman said, "The Government is committed to cracking down on illegal fishing activities in Hong Kong waters. The AFCD will maintain close contact with relevant law enforcement departments and step up patrols and stringently enforce the law."

AFCD investigates two Mainlanders suspected of illegal fishing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases