Hong Kong police boost checks at Tai Po fire block after jewellery theft arrests

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wynna WongMarch 8, 2026 at 01:58 PM

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Following the arrest of three construction workers suspected of stealing jewellery from a fire-damaged building in Tai Po, Hong Kong police are implementing stricter security measures at Wang Fuk Court. The new measures, prompted by a theft of HK$90,000 worth of gold jewellery, include a HK$500 cash limit for workers and the use of metal detectors during searches. Construction workers will also be required to store personal belongings in lockers before entering the buildings. Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming stated that the reinforcement work, which was temporarily suspended, will resume on Monday with increased police presence and stricter controls over workers entering the damaged buildings to protect residents' property.

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Hong Kong 60% Tai Po ×270% Joe Chow Yat-ming 70% Wang Fuk Court ×380% Hong Kong Police ×290%

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jewellery theft 90% hong kong police 80% security measures 70% construction workers 70% structural reinforcement 60% cash limit 50% fire 50% metal detectors 40%