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Hong Kong hygiene officers probed for smoking on duty

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Two hygiene officers in Hong Kong are under investigation for smoking in public while in uniform, a violation of departmental regulations. The incident was captured on video and circulated on social media platform Threads. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has confirmed the officers belong to a task force and stated that disciplinary action will be taken following an investigation. AI

RANK_REASON This is a minor disciplinary incident with no broader AI or industry relevance, fitting the 'meme' category for trivial news.

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Hong Kong hygiene officers probed for smoking on duty

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    2 hygiene officers under investigation for smoking in public while in uniform

    Hong Kong’s hygiene authorities are investigating two officers caught smoking in public while in uniform, an act that is strictly prohibited, adding that such behaviour will result in disciplinary action. A viral clip circulating on social media platform Threads shows two men in …

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