Yesterday (10th), a disabled man and woman holding two-way permits performed on the streets of Cheung Sha Wan and Sham Shui Po to beg for alms from passers-by.
In the end, some citizens could not bear the nuisance caused by the noise and called the police, who arrived at the scene and arrested them.
The two arrested men and women have been charged with one count of "begging for alms in a public place" today (11th). The cases will be brought up in the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court next Monday (13th) morning.
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The male and female singers were arrested by the police outside Po Po Road Market in Cheung Sha Wan.
(Photographed by Hong Kong 01 reporter)
Yesterday, a reporter from "Hong Kong 01" directly attacked the couple. From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., they went to Guilin Street Pedestrian Subway, Shun Ning Road Street, and Poon Road Market to sell and sing, during which they were rewarded by many citizens.
At about 5 o'clock, some citizens finally called the police because they could not see it. The police officers later arrested the man and woman on suspicion of "illegal begging".
Take it to the Cheung Sha Wan Police Station for follow-up.
It is understood that the arrested man and woman are Cantonese, holding two-way permits. They just arrived in Hong Kong yesterday and have not rented a hotel yet.
The police said that they received a report from a passerby at about 5 pm yesterday, alleging that a man and a woman were suspected of selling and singing at a market on Shun Ning Road, Cheung Sha Wan. box.
After investigation, officers arrested a 39-year-old Mainland man surnamed Zhong and a 34-year-old Mainland woman surnamed Li holding a two-way permit, suspected of "begging for alms in public places."
During the operation, officers seized a microphone, a loudspeaker, a cardboard box and about 190 yuan in cash.
The two arrested men and women are currently being detained for investigation, and the case is being followed up by the Cheung Sha Wan Divisional Patrol Squad.
Under section 26A of the Summary Offenses Ordinance (Cap. 228), any person who begs or receives alms in a public place, street or waterway commits an offense and is liable on a first or second conviction to a fine of $500 and Imprisonment for one month; on third or subsequent conviction, to a fine of $500 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
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Is it illegal to beg in Hong Kong with a two-way permit?
According to the Summary Offenses Ordinance (Ordinance), it is illegal for anyone to beg for alms. For detailed penalties, please click here...
What should citizens do if they see someone begging illegally on the street?
Begging on the streets of Hong Kong is illegal, citizens can report to the police immediately, please click here......
