Hong Kong authorities have set up fences and surveillance cameras at a reservoir and warned they could take legal action against trespassers, after a group was filmed entering a spillway to take photos while the facility was discharging water.A South China Morning Post reporter observed on Tuesday that two barriers and a surveillance camera had been set up at Ho Pui Reservoir in Tai Lam.After footage of the trespassers went viral over the weekend, the Water Supplies Department said it was highly concerned about the alleged incident and warned it would prosecute offenders if there was sufficient evidence.
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TUE · 2026-08-04 · 11:27 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0804-98961
NSR-2026-0804-98961News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Security at reservoir ramped up after trespassers enter spillway during discharge
Hong Kong authorities have increased security at Ho Pui Reservoir after a group was filmed trespassing in a spillway during a water discharge. The Water Supplies Department expressed concern and stated they would prosecute offenders if sufficient evidence exists.
Jess Ma,Kate ChanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-04 · 11:27 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong authorities have increased security at Ho Pui Reservoir after a group was filmed trespassing in a spillway during a water discharge. The Water Supplies Department expressed concern and stated they would prosecute offenders if sufficient evidence exists. In response to the incident, which gained viral attention over the weekend, two barriers and a surveillance camera have been installed at the reservoir. The department warned that legal action could be taken against trespassers.
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The Water Supplies Department warned it would prosecute offenders if there was sufficient evidence.
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Two barriers and a surveillance camera had been set up at Ho Pui Reservoir.
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A group was filmed entering a spillway to take photos while the facility was discharging water.
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Authorities have set up fences and surveillance cameras at a reservoir after trespassers entered a spillway.
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