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The Immigration Department and the Police today (October 18) jointly mounted another anti-illegal employment operation codenamed "Windsand" in Sheung Shui involving eight Immigration officers and 19 Police officers. During the operation, officers raided three black spots for parallel goods trading in Sheung Shui including Choi Fai Street, Po Wan Road and Ka Fu Close. A total of 25 Mainland visitors, comprising 14 males and 11 females aged between 18 and 59, were arrested for breaching their conditions of stay by involvement in suspected parallel goods trading. Officers also seized large amounts of milk powder and diapers during the operation.
"Visitors are not allowed to take up employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. The Immigration Department will continue to take effective enforcement actions with related law enforcement departments against such offences," an Immigration Department spokesman said.
Ends/Thursday, October 18, 2012
Issued at HKT 19:07
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