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Mainland Chinese man arrested for allegedly igniting fireworks in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police have arrested a mainland Chinese man for allegedly igniting fireworks at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade.
A 21-year-old man, surnamed Shi, was apprehended in Tsim Sha Tsui on Monday on suspicion of possessing and igniting fireworks and firecrackers. He is currently detained by police for investigation.
Police said on Monday evening that the arrest was made after a viral video, which began circulating on social media platform Threads on Sunday, appeared to show a man igniting a firework stick at the promenade near Salisbury Road.
The man told the person holding the camera to 'stop filming' in Mandarin as he hurriedly left the promenade.
Another video, also shared on Sunday, showed fireworks being discharged at the promenade for a few seconds.
Fireworks and firecrackers are classified as dangerous goods in the city, police said on Monday.
Under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance, it is a criminal offence to manufacture, store, transport, or use any dangerous goods without a relevant licence. Anyone found guilty of the offence can face up to six months in prison and a maximum fine of HK$25,000.
