Burst
Author: Zhu Yashuang
2020-04-06 19:43
Date of last update: 2020-04-06 19:43The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic is rampant in 2019. The Hong Kong government prohibits more than 4 people from gathering in public places. The "restriction order" has been implemented for more than a week. The police cracked down on illegal gambling in Kwai Shing East Village yesterday (5th). For the first time, the "Prevention and Control of Diseases (Prohibition of Group Aggregation) Regulation" (Chapter 599G) was cited, and six people gathered at Shengxing Building were voted for, and each was fined 2,000 yuan.
The six-year-old Weng Weng claimed that the game was onlookers, but he was helpless. It is understood that the location involved was a black spot for gambling in the district, and neighborhood complaints have been received from time to time in the past. The police conducted irregular inspections and received complaints again yesterday. During the inspection, poker and someone caught chess were found, during which 6 people were charged with violating the "restriction order".
After being voted yesterday, Chen Bo continued to play chess today, but said that the number did not dare to exceed four. (Photo by Chen Leilei)
According to the news, Kwai Shing East Village Park is a black spot for gambling in the district. In the past, it has received complaints from the neighborhood. The police have carried out many operations against illegal gambling last year. Police received another gambling complaint yesterday and inspected the downstairs of Shengxing Building opposite the park, and found someone left behind poker and someone gathered to catch chess, citing the "Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulation" (Chapter 599G) , Ticketed 6 people present. Police said they did not use the Gambling Ordinance to arrest the elderly.
It is understood that the police are worried that the epidemic will continue to erupt in the community. On weekdays, they will strengthen inspections of housing estates, and on weekends, they will inspect hotspots of foreign domestic helpers to avoid crowds.
Resident Mr. Li said that he had lived in Kwai Shing East Village for 4 or 5 years, and from time to time saw elderly people playing chess and chatting on the site, but said that he wanted to avoid the epidemic if he wanted to "avoid it" for sensitive moments.
+3
+2
