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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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March 18, 2008
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Enforcement
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35 convicted for pollution offences in Feb
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Environmental Protection Department

The Environmental Protection Department recorded 35 convictions in February for breaches of anti-pollution legislation.

 

There were 13 convictions for air pollution, 11 for waste disposal, 10 for noise and one for water pollution.

 

The heaviest fine of $28,000 was meted out to a company for using powered mechanical equipment that breached permit conditions.