2 hygiene officers under investigation for smoking in public while in uniform
Hong Kong’s hygiene authorities are investigating two officers caught smoking in public while in uniform, an act that is strictly prohibited, adding that such behaviour will result in disciplinary action. A viral clip circulating on social media platform Threads shows two men in uniform smoking cigarettes in what appears to be a back alley during daytime. The Food and Environmental Hygiene…
Two hygiene officers in Hong Kong are currently under investigation after being caught on video smoking in public while wearing their uniforms, an act that is strictly prohibited. The incident, which occurred in early June, was captured on a social media post that has since gone viral on the Threads platform. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department confirmed that the two men seen in the video were part of one of its district hawker control task forces.
According to a department spokesman, the regulation against smoking in public spaces is strictly enforced, and any violation will result in disciplinary action. The department emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and professional conduct among its staff. In addition, the Department of Health stated that lighting up in a statutory no-smoking area is an offence under the Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance, punishable by a fixed penalty of HK$3,000 (approximately US$380). The Health Department also mentioned that they will follow up on the case to gather more details.
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