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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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November 15, 2005
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Enforcement

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21 convicted for pollution offences in October
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Environmental Protection Department

The Environmental Protection Department recorded 21 prosecutions in October for breaches of anti-pollution legislation.

 

Seven were for air pollution, six for waste disposal, five for noise and three for water pollution.

 

The heaviest fine was $30,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.