[Fugitives Regulations] Two men involved in Tibetan drones and explosive prosecutors need time to test the case and postpone it

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Written by: Lin Leer

2019-12-12 14:04

Two men were charged with possession of explosive-producing powder in a unit in Tai Kok Tsui in October and each was charged with one count of manufacturing or possessing explosives. The case will be brought to the court today (12th). The prosecution revealed that the powders are highly volatile and flammable, but further tests are still needed to confirm its nature, and it will not rule out additional charges. Chief Magistrate Luo Quanquan postponed the case until February 27 next year, pending the police to test the radio and other evidence. The defendant's application for bail was rejected, and the two continued to return.

Defendant Dong Shanglin and 17-year-old Ding defendant were arrested in a unit in Tai Kok Tsui. (Profile picture)

The defendants were Dong Shanglin (23, a part-time salesperson) and a 17-year-old student named Ding, who were each charged with one count of manufacturing or possessing explosives. The charges are that they knew, in October 15th, at a unit at 75 Oak Street, Tai Kok Tsui, that they knew, possessed, controlled or controlled certain explosives, namely potassium nitrate and sulfur.

The prosecution explained the progress of the investigation. According to preliminary analysis, the powder in the case was highly volatile and flammable, but its nature was yet to be further examined. The defense barrister Li Jiancheng pointed out that the amount of powder is not large, and the police have not yet confirmed the nature of the powder.

The prosecution also said that the police tested the drone and found that it could carry 300 to 500 grams. It was suspected that someone would use it to transport petrol bombs or corrosive liquids to hurt police officers. In addition, the defendant once received a receipt from a nearby convenience store 3 days before the incident, and the prosecution believed that he had contact with the unit. The prosecution reiterated that the police found a mobile phone with a wire in the house, suspected of being a remote-controlled explosive device. He said that although the current social events have been alleviated, they are still potentially dangerous.

Defense says drones are often used for filming

The defendant's investigation was "stagnant," refuting that drones are often used for filming, and it is not surprising that their weight is not related to the allegations. The so-called convenience store receipt is just a receipt for food and drinks. As for the mobile phone connected to the wire, it was not the phone that the prosecution alleged to have used.

Case number: WKCC3940 / 2019

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