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A 48-year-old man was sentenced to two months' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, in the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts today (March 26) for assaulting a Tobacco Control Inspector (TCI).
He was also fined $1,000 each for obstruction of TCIs in the exercise of their duty and the smoking offence.
The incident took place in Kai Tin Shopping Centre, Lam Tin, on January 28, 2012. The man assaulted a TCI when a team of inspectors was inspecting the premises. He was subsequently arrested and charged by the Police.
A spokesman for the Department of Health urged the public to observe the smoking ban requirements and to co-operate with law enforcement officers.
"Intimidation or use of violence on enforcement officers is a serious offence and carries serious legal consequences," the spokesman said.
Ends/Monday, March 26, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:46
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