Nearly 1 tonne of fuel seized in illegal station bust
The Fire Services Department (FSD) has arrested a man after busting a suspected illegal filling station located at a public housing estate car park in Wong Tai Sin, seizing nearly one tonne of petrol. The department was alerted on Monday that a car parked at Phase 2 of Tsz Lok Estate was leaking fuel and giving off a strong smell of petrol. Upon arrival, firefighters found a seven-seat vehicle…
The Fire Services Department (FSD) has made an arrest following an operation targeting a suspected illegal filling station in Wong Tai Sin. Nearly one tonne of petrol was seized during the bust at a public housing estate car park in Phase 2 of Tsz Lok Estate. The department received an alert on Monday regarding a leaking car that emitted a strong petrol odor.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a vehicle with a fuel leak and found a fuel tank and refuelling equipment inside. The operation resulted in the seizure of 921 litres of petrol, enough to fill around 20 private cars. A 34-year-old man, who holds a two-way permit, was arrested on suspicion of multiple offenses under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and the Fire Services Ordinance.
The FSD emphasized that petrol is a highly flammable liquid fuel, posing a significant explosion risk in densely populated areas like Tsz Lok Estate. In response to illegal fuel activities, the FSD held a joint meeting on Tuesday with local authorities and the property management firm to discuss improved monitoring and staff vigilance.
The department also encouraged the public to report any suspected illegal refuelling through its complaints platform.
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