Authorities arrest 14 in crackdown on unlicensed hawkers, seize 600kg of food

Hong Kong’s hygiene authorities have arrested 14 people during a citywide crackdown on unlicensed hawkers and seized 600kg (1,320lbs) of food, some of which was expired. Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Chief Health Inspector Chan Sze-man, responsible for hawkers, said on Wednesday that the suspects, aged 38 to 76, were arrested in various districts between July 17 and 28. All of the suspects held Hong Kong identity cards. She emphasised that the department had long adopted a…