Man held after laundry capsules dumped into pond, killing catfish and injuring turtles
Hong Kong police have arrested a 42-year-old man after he allegedly dumped laundry capsules into a pond, killing a catfish and injuring 30 turtles in Ma On Shan, the South China Morning Post has learned. Police said on Saturday that officers were alerted on Wednesday by a security guard who found a large amount of foam in a pond at a residential estate on Kam Ying Road where turtles were kept.…
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Hong Kong after allegedly dumping laundry capsules into a pond, leading to the death of a catfish and injuries to 30 turtles in Ma On Shan, according to the South China Morning Post. The incident was reported on Wednesday by a security guard who discovered an excessive amount of foam in a pond at a residential estate on Kam Ying Road, where turtles were kept.
The guard promptly removed the turtles and cleaned the pond before alerting the police. The suspect was apprehended on Friday on suspicion of animal cruelty. Surveillance footage revealed the man dumping the laundry capsules into the pond at 4:57 am on Wednesday before fleeing the scene. Based on the analysis of the footage, the police identified the suspect and apprehended him near his residence at 9:15 pm on Friday.
The arrested individual has been granted bail and is required to appear before the police on October 1. The community has expressed outrage over the incident, with residents deeming the action "utterly heartless" and expressing deep sadness for the suffering turtles. In Hong Kong, animal cruelty is considered a criminal offense, carrying a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment and a fine of HK$200,000 (approximately US$25,500).
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