3 workers arrested over theft at Tai Po fire block, HK$90,000 in jewellery seized

Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery from a flat at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court where they were carrying out structural reinforcement in the aftermath of the deadly fire last November. The government said on Friday night that it would review measures to strengthen the protection of residents’ property, hours after angry fire victims demanded it step up security at the site and allow them to return home sooner...

Source: scmp.com at 3/6/2026 11:18:36 AM.

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