Burst
Written by: Yang Wanting, Chen Haoran, Lu Jiayu
2019-12-14 15:29
Last updated: 2019-12-14 18:23Following the discovery of remote-controlled indigenous bombs in Huaren College in Mong Kok in October and this Monday (9th), the Organized Crime and Triad Investigation Section (commonly known as O Ji) was again remote on Xiao Leng Shui Road, Tuen Mun today (14th). At the same time, an explosion test was found. Police arrested three men, aged 27 to 40, for conducting an explosion test using a remote control device at the previous site. Police also seized defensive equipment including shields, bulletproof vests and gas masks. Explosives have a small amount of explosives and there are about five inches in diameter on the scene. Police will investigate the composition of the explosives. Organized Crime and Triad Investigation Division Senior Superintendent Li Guihua said that according to investigations and intelligence, it was believed that the purpose of the explosion test in the case was to improve the explosive capability of the device and to use it for assaults during rally and procession.
The police showed the explosive device (left), which is a remote control and a plastic boxed wire and circuit board. (Photo by Chen Haoran)
Organized Crime and Triad Investigation Division Senior Superintendent Li Guihua said that the police took an intelligence-led operation today and arrested three Chinese men, aged 27 to 40, suspected of conducting an explosion test in a remote location on Xiao Lengshui Road today. Among them, remote control devices were involved. In addition, defensive equipment was found at the scene, including shields, bulletproof vests and gas masks. Li Guihua pointed out that according to investigation and intelligence, the purpose of the explosion test in the case was to improve the explosive capability of the device and to use it for raids during rally and procession. The situation is worrying. According to Article 200 of the "Hong Kong Law", the maximum possession of explosives can be He was sentenced to 14 years in prison and could be sentenced to life imprisonment if used as an explosion. Li Guihua also pointed out that many outings near the scene would pass by, criticizing his actions for being irresponsible.
Explosion range is about 4 to 5 inches in diameter
Superintendent Li Zhanchao of the Explosives Disposal Division pointed out that the investigation believed that there had been tests of dangerous and explosives at the scene, and there were burn marks in some places, but it was estimated that the amount was small and the diameter of the explosion range was only about 4 to 5 inches wide. In addition, the police also seized a small amount of chemicals and explosives from the arrested persons. They also seized remote-control transmitters, including transmitters and receivers, on the scene. Low-frequency receivers can be used to explode chemicals.
Remote controls are similar to recent cases
When asked when and where the arrested person specifically wished to carry out the attack, Li Guihua pointed out that it was involved in the investigation stage and inconvenient information disclosure, but pointed out that explosives were directional and anyone would be hurt, and that the person concerned should think twice. Li Zhanchao also said that it is believed that the amount of chemicals used by the people involved in the case today is not too much, and the chemicals have been blown up. Investigation is required to know the type of the chemical. Li also said that the relevant evidence was not available in the market and was self-made. The device in the case is similar to the remote control device recently seized, except that it can be bought on the market, such as batteries, and other non-common places such as circuit boards and modified devices. Li Guihua said that he believed that the relevant persons had also been tested before. It is believed that this test is to optimize the attack ability. The police have collected the soil on the scene for testing. The arrested person has an active role in the case today, including being responsible for assembling objects and conducting the tests. During the test, the police will continue to investigate whether other people are involved.
Li Zhanchao showed explosive devices. (Photo by Chen Haoran)
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At 7 pm on Monday (14th), the police received a report that suspicious items were suspected near Huaren College, the Police Explosives Disposal Division (EOD) was present, Senior Police Superintendent Li Guihua of Organized Crime and Triad Investigation Division At that time, it was said that two suspected indigenous bomb devices were found at the scene and were wrapped in plastic wrap. They contained similar circuit board devices and two types of powdery chemicals, including HMTD explosives and aluminum nitrate substances. Earthen bomb. In addition to the suspicious items, there were also a large number of nails in addition to earth-made bombs.
At 8 pm on October 13, an explosion occurred at the junction of Nathan Road and Kui Fu Street in Mong Kok. The Explosives Disposal Division was called to the scene for investigation and search. The police claimed that a flower trough on the previous site had exploded. Before the explosion, there was a roadblock set by demonstrators in front of the site. The riot police arrived to clear the scene. When the distance was about 10 to 15 meters, a loud explosion sounded in the flower trough for a short time. Police allege that an RCIED (Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device) remote-controlled indigenous bomb device was seized at the scene, which was remotely controlled by a mobile phone, involving a homemade device and homemade high-performance explosives.
Police Explosives Management Division