2012-02-02
Mainland mum hostels raided
The Home Affairs Department has launched a citywide blitz against premises being illegally used as hostels for pregnant Mainland women.
Inspectors from the department’s Office of the Licensing Authority raided 43 premises in Eastern, Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po and Tsuen Wan Districts today.
Initial evidence showed three premises were offering short-term rental accommodation to pregnant Mainlanders. Investigations are ongoing.
Two people were found to be breaching their conditions of stay and have been handed to Police.
The authority has recruited staff with police-work experience to assist in the operation.
Operating an unlicensed guesthouse warrants two years in jail and a $200,000 fine.
2012-02-02
Mainland mum hostels raided
The Home Affairs Department has launched a citywide blitz against premises being illegally used as hostels for pregnant Mainland women.
Inspectors from the department’s Office of the Licensing Authority raided 43 premises in Eastern, Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po and Tsuen Wan Districts today.
Initial evidence showed three premises were offering short-term rental accommodation to pregnant Mainlanders. Investigations are ongoing.
Two people were found to be breaching their conditions of stay and have been handed to Police.
The authority has recruited staff with police-work experience to assist in the operation.
Operating an unlicensed guesthouse warrants two years in jail and a $200,000 fine.