TACO issues 5 tickets during bar raids

The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office issued five fixed penalty notices during enforcement operation in Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui on Thursday against illegal smoking in no smoking areas.

Officers carried out inspections at bars and issued penalty notices to persons illegally smoking waterpipes and cigarette, as well as possessing an e-cigarette capsule.

TACOs investigation is ongoing,and prosecution may also be taken against operators of the bars that are suspected of aiding and abetting smoking offences.

The cases will also be referred to the Liquor Licensing Board for follow-up action.