On January 17, the Airport police received a report stating that airport security personnel discovered prohibited items hidden inside a piece of hand luggage during a security check for departing passengers. The luggage belonged to a 29-year-old local man who intended to travel to Japan.
Airport police responded to the report and, after initial investigations, arrested the man on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance. Investigations revealed that the man had hidden two empty bullet shells in his hand luggage. He has been released on bail pending further inquiries, and the case has been handed over to the second team of the Airport police district criminal investigation unit. This marks the fifth similar case since December 24.
Police have found that some travelers, for various reasons, carry prohibited items such as extendable batons, brass knuckles, bullet shells, or pepper spray when departing from Hong Kong. However, under Hong Kong law, carrying prohibited items onto an aircraft, whether in checked or hand luggage, is illegal. Upon conviction, the maximum penalty can be five years of imprisonment, so do not attempt to break the law.
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