Individual from Hong Kong arrested for allegedly placing bottles of Coca-Cola and 7-Up, containing urine, in retail stores.
In a bizarre turn of events, a 63-year-old man was arrested in Hong Kong over the weekend for allegedly contaminating bottles of Coca-Cola Plus and 7-Up with his urine and placing them on supermarket shelves.
The suspect, who was unemployed at the time of his arrest, is believed to have targeted supermarkets in Sham Shui Po, Mong Kok, and Wan Chai over the past year. According to police investigations, at least seven such bottles were found across these districts.
The incident came to light in late July when a nine-year-old boy felt unwell after consuming one of the contaminated drinks from a supermarket in Sham Shui Po. The boy required hospital treatment, though he was discharged the same day.
Chief Inspector Yau Yu-sing of the Kowloon West regional crime unit stated that the crime is very serious, involving public health and public confidence in food safety. He added that the man was arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance with intent to injure, which carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.
The man is suspected of mixing his urine with the drinks, but not injecting it into the bottles. The urine contamination occurred at multiple supermarkets across the city.
Investigations confirmed no poisonous substances were present in the drinks, but the case is being treated as very serious due to the potential risk to public health and food safety. The man's alleged motive for the crime was revenge following unpleasant experiences with supermarket staff.
The man is expected to be charged and will appear at Kowloon City Court on Tuesday. This incident serves as a reminder to always ensure the safety and quality of the products we consume.
On Tuesday, the man arrested for contaminating Coca-Cola Plus and 7-Up bottles with his urine is expected to be charged. This case highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and quality of our food-and-drink choices, given its connection to our health-and-wellness. As the incident has the potential to impact public health and general-news, authorities are taking it very seriously, treating it as a crime-and-justice matter, with the suspect facing up to three years in prison for administering a noxious substance. The suspect's alleged motive was connected to personal gripes with supermarket staff in various locations across Hong Kong, raising concerns about the impact on consumer lifestyle choices and public trust in the health-and-wellness industry.
