Entering the second day of the Lunar New Year, although there have been no traditional fireworks over the Victoria Harbor for four consecutive years, "folk fireworks" are still celebrating the New Year everywhere.
Tonight (23rd) at 9 o'clock, someone suspected of setting off fireworks illegally on the waterfront of Yau Tong. It exploded in mid-air and fell again.
In addition, the police also received reports of someone setting off fireworks at Meng Gong Uk Road, Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung.
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According to the clips obtained by "Hong Kong 01", at around 9:00 p.m., loud noises were heard suddenly from the downtown area of Yau Tong. Witnesses pointed out that when they came out of the window of the residence, they could see multiple fireworks exploding in the night sky, making loud noises. Breaking through the night sky, fireworks of different colors were released in succession, and the sky above the Yau Tong waterfront suddenly "sparkled brightly".
According to the police, a report was received at 9:26 tonight that someone suspected of lighting fireworks illegally on Kao Chiu Road, Yau Tong.
In addition to the "Fireworks Display" in Yau Tong, the police also received a report at 9:02 tonight that someone was setting off fireworks on Meng Gong Uk Road in Clear Water Bay.
The police also launched an operation to crack down on illegal fireworks earlier, and arrested a 15-year-old local boy for possession of about 11 kilograms of fireworks on the night of New Year's Eve (21st). The accompanying 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with other cases.
In other words, together with the two reports from Yau Tong and Clear Water Bay, the Police received at least two reports of illegal fireworks display within just half an hour.
The police emphasized that they are very concerned about cases related to illegal display of fireworks, and reiterated that fireworks and firecrackers are dangerous goods.
According to Section 6 of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance, Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong Kong, unless the relevant license is obtained, it is illegal for anyone to manufacture, store, transport or use any dangerous goods. Upon conviction, he can be sentenced to imprisonment for 6 months and a fine of 25,000 Yuan.
▼2023 1.22 Someone illegally set off fireworks in Tai Po▼
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▼2023 1.22 Someone illegally set off fireworks in Tuen Mun▼
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New Year of the Rabbit‧There is a film│"Folk Fireworks" in many places in Hong Kong staged the night sky as bright as day and deafening Chinese New Year Rabbit│The police in Ma On Shan inspected the beach and found 11 kilograms of fireworks and a 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the case. Fireworks at the To Kwa Wan Entrance of Kai Tak Tunnel sounded for 30 seconds. Next year's Lunar New Year fireworks show will be canceled for four consecutive years.
