Q Should the Sai Kung waterfront be turned into a pedestrian area?
I refer to the comments in Talkback on triads in Sai Kung from Mr Langford. I am the district commander of Wong Tai Sin, which encompasses Sai Kung.
Crime in Sai Kung is very low and triad activity non-existent except for [car jockeys'] involvement in parking on the promenade. I have a policy of zero tolerance of triads and I have identified several strategies and tactics to rid Sai Kung of any remaining triad influence. Car jockeying in itself is not a crime but can be quite lucrative; triads using the profits to fund nefarious activities.
As regards my plan inconveniencing motorists, let me point out that unless a motorist wishes to use the restaurants in this area, he has virtually no chance of parking. Therefore many members of the public are already being inconvenienced.
I would also ask why this group of restaurants should monopolise this area of parking? Mr Langford may also wish to know that within a few minutes walk of the facilities on the promenade are two huge car parks which are very often empty; therefore motorists have plenty of choice and I do not think they will be greatly inconvenienced, if at all.
Ian Seabourne, District Commander, Wong Tai Sin police