appConfigEntityId

bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

isVideo

articlePageQuery

article

articleSchemaContent

content

hooksArticlePageAdvertisementConfigArticle

hooksArticlePageFloatingButtonConfigArticle

appConfig

filter

json

liveArticle

Fiona Sun

Hong Kong police have arrested a 42-year-old man after he allegedly dumped laundry capsules into a pond, killing a catfish and injuring 30 turtles in Ma On Shan, the South China Morning Post has learned.
Police said on Saturday that officers were alerted on Wednesday by a security guard who found a large amount of foam in a pond at a residential estate on Kam Ying Road where turtles were kept.
The guard removed the turtles from the pond and cleaned it, the force said.
Officers arrested the man on Friday on suspicion of animal cruelty, according to police.
A source said the guard alerted police after finding the dead catfish and 30 injured turtles in the pond at the Kam Ying Court estate.
Officers examined surveillance footage and found that the suspect dumped laundry capsules into the pond at 4.57am on Wednesday before leaving the scene, according to the source.
Investigators identified the suspect based on analysis of the footage and arrested him near his home at 9.15pm on Friday, the source said, adding that the man was granted bail and was required to report to police on October 1.
Residents expressed anger over the incident.
“Turtles have lives. This was utterly heartless,” a resident said.
A boy said: “I’m really sad because those turtles are suffering.”
In Hong Kong, animal cruelty is an offence punishable by up to three years’ imprisonment and a HK$200,000 fine (US$25,500).


Police arrest man after wife found dead with knife wounds in Heng Fa Chuen

Hong Kong court terminates trial after suspect in deadly 1991 hold-up dies of cancer

To combat scams, Hong Kong needs stronger crackdowns, greater vigilance

Man arrested after HK$1 million in gems stolen from hotel guest asleep in lobby

Crime in Hong Kong

Man held after laundry capsules dumped into pond, killing catfish and injuring turtles

A large amount of foam was found in a pond (left) at the Kam Ying Court estate, harming its turtles and killing a catfish. Photo: Facebook/The Turtle’s Inn’s Post

Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies

The cat was brought to Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre.

Puppy’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong to quickly tighten animal cruelty laws

The two-month-old puppy was found abandoned in Cherry Street Park. Photo: Handout

Since 2019, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ordinance has been under review with proposals for amendments to increase penalties and improve animal welfare. Photo: Shutterstock

News

Hong Kong

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 42-year-old suspect after examining surveillance footage of Ma On Shan incident


Hong Kong police arrest 42-year-old suspect after examining surveillance footage of Ma On Shan incident.


Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Animals

Hong Kong police

Man held after laundry capsules dumped into pond, killing catfish and injuring turtles

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Hong Kong police arrest 42-year-old suspect after examining surveillance footage of Ma On Shan incident

Hong Kong police arrest 42-year-old suspect after examining surveillance footage of Ma On Shan incident