Australian arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of carrying possible weapon
An Australian tourist was arrested in Hong Kong after being spotted with a pistol-like object in a bar. The man faces charges for possession of an imitation firearm and criminal damage after allegedly damaging property while in police custody.
Why it matters
This case underscores the strict legal consequences for carrying imitation weapons in Hong Kong and the involvement of consular services for foreign nationals.
Hong Kong police and counterterrorism officers have arrested an Australian man after he was spotted with a "pistol-like object". ( AFP )
An Australian man has been arrested after being spotted with a "pistol-like object" in a bar in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Police Force alleges the man then damaged a wall and a smoke detector while in custody.
An expert says possession of an imitation firearm carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment.
Link copied Share Share article An Australian man has been in custody in Hong Kong after being arrested on suspicion of carrying what appeared to be a gun and causing property damage.
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) deployed counterterrorism officers and the Emergency Unit, after reports the 36-year-old tourist was "holding a pistol-like object" on Wednesday night.
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