[Update on 22 Feb 2021]
Cyberport has provided information and samples of pesticides normally used to the Police, and the management has reviewed their records of dead stray animals and birds found in the park. There has been no abnormal pattern.
We have written to the Government Laboratory urging for expeditious testing of all the various materials collected expressing the anxiety in the community.
In the meantime, Cyberport has designated park wardens, enhanced cleansing and is putting up additional notices around the park entrances. We also thank the residents who have committed funds to the SPCA reward scheme. The reward for information leading to conviction of person(s) who left poisoned bait in Cyberport Waterfront Park leading to the death of 6 dogs and many more injured, is now HK$422,000.
數碼港已向警方提交了於公園使用殺蟲劑的資料及樣本。他們亦檢視了於公園發現流浪動物及雀鳥屍體的記錄，當中未有發現異常現象。
我們已去信政府化驗所，希望他們能盡快完成相關樣本的測試，以解開謎團及釋除居民的疑慮。
與此同時，數碼港已設立了「Park Warden」小隊並加緊清潔。他們亦會於公園入口展示額外的橫額。我們感謝多名熱心人士參與愛護動物協會的懸紅計劃，懸紅金額已增至42萬2千元：任何人向愛協舉報因而令兇徒落網並被法庭定罪，可獲得全數或按比例分配的懸紅金額。
Cyberport has provided information and samples of pesticides normally used to the Police, and the management has reviewed their records of dead stray animals and birds found in the park. There has been no abnormal pattern.
We have written to the Government Laboratory urging for expeditious testing of all the various materials collected expressing the anxiety in the community.
In the meantime, Cyberport has designated park wardens, enhanced cleansing and is putting up additional notices around the park entrances. We also thank the residents who have committed funds to the SPCA reward scheme. The reward for information leading to conviction of person(s) who left poisoned bait in Cyberport Waterfront Park leading to the death of 6 dogs and many more injured, is now HK$422,000.
數碼港已向警方提交了於公園使用殺蟲劑的資料及樣本。他們亦檢視了於公園發現流浪動物及雀鳥屍體的記錄，當中未有發現異常現象。
我們已去信政府化驗所，希望他們能盡快完成相關樣本的測試，以解開謎團及釋除居民的疑慮。
與此同時，數碼港已設立了「Park Warden」小隊並加緊清潔。他們亦會於公園入口展示額外的橫額。我們感謝多名熱心人士參與愛護動物協會的懸紅計劃，懸紅金額已增至42萬2千元：任何人向愛協舉報因而令兇徒落網並被法庭定罪，可獲得全數或按比例分配的懸紅金額。
[Update on 16 Feb 2021]
The SPCA reward has gone up from $100,000 to $422,000. Please click here for their reward notice.
愛護動物協會的懸紅已由＄100,000 增加至 ＄422,000。請按連結瀏覽他們的懸賞通告。
The SPCA reward has gone up from $100,000 to $422,000. Please click here for their reward notice.
愛護動物協會的懸紅已由＄100,000 增加至 ＄422,000。請按連結瀏覽他們的懸賞通告。
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[Update on 11 Feb 2021]
In an online meeting which I chaired yesterday, the Police, Cyberport management, Bel-Air management and representatives of two park user groups discussed the latest situation and actions:
In an online meeting which I chaired yesterday, the Police, Cyberport management, Bel-Air management and representatives of two park user groups discussed the latest situation and actions:
- If your dog has shown signs of poisoning following a visit of the Cyberport Waterfront Park last Sunday, please report to the police at 3660 6611 or 9824 1367 (24 hours).
- Police reports show that 11 dogs were affected: 1 had minor symptoms, 2 are still with the vets, 3 have been discharged and 5 passed away.
- The investigation in progress includes autopsy, lab tests of food and environmental samples recovered, analyses of CCTV footage and reports of relevant prior incidents.
- Until otherwise confirmed, poisoning from environmental causes other than spiked food cannot be ruled out. Therefore, the Police advises to muzzle dogs and to keep them under control and away from the bush.
- Cyberport has installed additional CCTVs to cover the focus area on a temporary basis and more will be considered.
- Cyberport has increased the number of security guards and improved cleansing frequency. A park user group will be established to assist park management.
- Rewards for information that may lead to resolving the dog poisoning are organised via the SPCA. We expect donations of at least HK$200,000 to be available. The reward notices will be posted at the park and online.
- If you have information related to the poisoning or have picked up suspicious bait in the area, please call the police hotline at 3660 6611 or 9824 1367 (24 hours). You can also contact the Cyberport park wardens for assistance or call the Cyberport hotline: 3166 3111. Note the SPCA hotline: 2711 1000.
- 如你的狗隻於上星期日到訪數碼港海海濱公園後出現懷疑中毒症狀，請與警方聯絡：3660 6611 或 9824 1367（24小時熱線）。
- 警方資料顯示暫時有11隻狗隻受影響：1隻只出現輕微症狀、2隻仍在留院中、3隻已出院、5隻已過身。
- 調查工作正在進行中，範圍包括驗屍、食物樣本及環境樣本的毒理化驗、檢視閉路電視片段及過往曾發生的事件等。
- 由於仍在等待化驗報告，暫時未能排除環境因素導致中毒的可能性。警方建議放狗人士暫時為所有狗隻帶上狗帶及口罩，適當控制狗隻並避免走近草叢或花叢。
- 數碼港已安裝了多個臨時性質的閉路電視覆蓋事發地段，並會考慮增添其數目。
- 數碼港已加強人手巡邏及進行清潔工作。現正研究成立公園使用者聯絡小組就公園管理事宜提出意見。
- 如有興趣參與懸紅計劃，請聯絡愛護動物協會。據我們所知已有多位人士願意出資懸紅，金額相信會最少達至20萬元。懸紅的告示會張貼於公園範圍及網站上。
- 如有任何與案件相關的資料提供或發現懷疑是毒餌的食物，請聯絡警方：3660 6611 / 9824 1367 (24小時)。你亦可聯絡公園的管理人員：3166 3111。愛護動物協會的熱線為 2711 1000。
Police is investigating what appears to be poisoning cases. Yesterday we received news that one dog died following a park visit. We have since received information that possibly three more dogs perished. Another dog is recuperating as the handler was able to retrieve apparent spiked luncheon meat picked up in the park before it was swallowed. We urge all dog owners and handlers to be on the highest alert. Look for and remove any and all edible items (check edges of bushes). Keep an eye out for suspicious items and behaviour. Do-gooders who leave food for stray animals should stop doing so. We are communicating with SPCA, Cyberport and Police on investigations and measures.
警察現正就多宗個案展開調查。昨日早上一隻狗隻於數碼港海濱公園放狗後回家出現不適，懷疑中毒，同日不幸去世。據我們了解，昨日至今更有另外三隻狗隻懷疑因中毒而身亡，亦有狗主及時阻止狗隻進食一塊懷疑是毒餌的午餐肉。我們呼籲所有狗主及放狗人士提高警覺，注意在途中尤其是草叢邊的食物，請把它棄置到垃圾桶 ，同時懇請餵飼流浪貓狗的人士切勿留低食物。我們已與愛護動物協會、數碼港及警方聯絡商討可行措施及跟進調查進展。
警察現正就多宗個案展開調查。昨日早上一隻狗隻於數碼港海濱公園放狗後回家出現不適，懷疑中毒，同日不幸去世。據我們了解，昨日至今更有另外三隻狗隻懷疑因中毒而身亡，亦有狗主及時阻止狗隻進食一塊懷疑是毒餌的午餐肉。我們呼籲所有狗主及放狗人士提高警覺，注意在途中尤其是草叢邊的食物，請把它棄置到垃圾桶 ，同時懇請餵飼流浪貓狗的人士切勿留低食物。我們已與愛護動物協會、數碼港及警方聯絡商討可行措施及跟進調查進展。
