Toxic Bait Amid Rubbish Found on Path in Wong Tai Sin, Kwun Tong; Police Investigation Uncollected

Recently, a path in Wong Tai Sin, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, saw suspicious toxic bait and leftover food reported by netizens on Sunday (November 8). The food included what appeared to be rat poison in a blue poison container, suggesting an attempt to poison dogs. Police were notified on the same evening and arrived at the scene, confirming no criminal activity, but no further action has been taken as of now.

A social media user reported the discovery of possible poison bait with dog food and remnants of rodenticide on a trail in Jiu Kai, Lo Kok, New Territories. Local animal welfare volunteers subsequently received the information and reported it to the police, who conducted an on-site inspection on the same evening. A post by a netizen on Sunday (November 8) described finding a plate of kitchen waste that included food and bones contaminated with blue poison resembling rat poison. Concerned animal lovers visited the site on Monday (November 10) afternoon, where they confirmed that the compost had been removed. Following this, plainclothes police officers arrived to gather more details. Netizens expressed outrage, warning that the poison could terribly affect strays, and denounced the suspected poisoner for their 'cynical' and 'cruel' behavior, stating that "no one should hurt animals in any way." The police stated that the case was reported to them around 10:20 PM on Sunday (November 8). They found no signs of a criminal act and referred the matter for general handling.

Some local animal welfare activists called for the public to report any suspicious activity to the authorities and aid animal protection organizations if they encounter such incidents. This incident is part of a growing concern about animal cruelty and the use of poison against dogs in Hong Kong, reflecting a broader social trend of increasing awareness and activism in animal rights protection.