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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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January 26, 2010
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Enforcement
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December sees 39 pollution convictions
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Environmental Protection Department

The Environmental Protection Department recorded 39 convictions in December for breaches of anti-pollution legislation.

 

There were 20 convictions for air pollution, 11 for waste disposal, seven for noise and one for water pollution.

 

The heaviest fine of $40,000 was meted out to a company for importing controlled waste without a permit.