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Written by: Tao Jiaxin
2020-06-07 00:05
Last update date: 2020-06-07 00:05The anti-revision case has been in trouble for a year. There are reports that the police recently introduced a new generation of pepper bullet pistols from Swiss weapons manufacturers. It is reported that the police are conducting tests for pepper pistols, and it is expected that they will be dispatched to special tactical teams commonly known as "Athlon Squads", which will deal with the main force of the demonstration, this month.
The police replied to the "Hong Kong 01" query that the police will conduct market surveys and actual tests on different types of equipment around the world according to operational needs. The information on the procurement of equipment is the details of the deployment of the police force and should not be disclosed to avoid affecting the effectiveness of the operation. The purpose of different equipment is "hope to improve the efficiency of law enforcement."
Hong Kong Free Press reported that the Force has recently introduced a new weapon from the Swiss weapon manufacturer Piexon, a new generation of pepper bullet pistol Piexon JPX6 Jet Protector.
News: Police are testing the fastest to be sent to the "Athlon Squad" this month
According to the manufacturer, the pepper pistol measures "length 194 x 37 x 127 mm", has a firing range of 1.5 to 7 meters, and has a firing speed of 80 meters per second, which is equivalent to 290 kilometers per hour. The firearms are loaded at the same time, and the "14x109 mm" cartridges can be fired continuously. The bullet contains 10 ml of blue chili oleoresin and other ingredients.
The effects of this irritant, including irritation of the eyes, nose, mouth, and respiratory system, can cause temporary blindness, cough, and nausea. The symptoms can be estimated to last for about 30 to 45 minutes, and then gradually decline.
It is reported that the police are conducting tests for a new generation of pepper shell pistols, which are expected to be dispatched to the "Athlon Squad" for use as soon as this month. According to the information, the police started to buy long-range pepper ball guns for the "Athlon Squad" after the 2016 Chinese New Year riot in Mong Kok. It has also been used many times in the anti-amendment conflict incident since last year. According to a Legislative Council document, the police used 40 bottles of pepper balls in demonstrations against the revision.
Police: ensure that purchased equipment meets safety standards
The police replied to the "Hong Kong 01" enquiry that the police have been purchasing suitable equipment in accordance with the established policies, procedures and codes, and will conduct market research and actual testing of different types of equipment around the world according to operational needs to ensure that the purchased equipment meets safety standards . The information about the purchase of equipment is the details of the deployment of the police force, and it is not appropriate to disclose it, so as not to affect the effectiveness of the operation.
The police said, "The purpose of introducing different equipment is to increase the efficiency of law enforcement and increase the options for police officers to perform their duties, so that the overall use of force can be reduced." The police has strict guidelines on the use of equipment and force, and will also follow the guidelines. The safety guidelines provided by the manufacturer ensure the safety and normal operation of all equipment used.
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