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Suspected illegal workers arrested during an operation are escorted by officers |
Eight workers and one employer were arrested in two operations
against illegal work on Nov. 28 to Dec.1, involving raids on 28 locations all
over Hong Kong.
The operation codenamed "Twilight" was mounted by
the Immigration Department and a joint operation with the Hong Kong Police
Force codenamed "Champion" targeted premises under renovation,
residential buildings, restaurants and a retail shop.
Arrested for illegal work in operation Twilight on 13
establishments were one man and five women, aged 29 to 56. Also arrested was one
man, aged 47, suspected of employing them.
In operation Champion in the Western district, two women aged
34 and 39 were arrested for illegal work. One of them was a holder of a recognizance
form, which prohibits her from taking any employment.
The Immigration said those
who violate a condition of their stay in Hong Kong as well as visitors are not
allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the
permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders may face a maximum fine of
$50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment.
Also prohibited from working and joining in any business are
illegal immigrants, those who are subject of a removal order or a deportation
order, overstayers or those refused permission to land.
Offenders are liable
upon conviction to a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to three years'
imprisonment.
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