[Fugitives Regulations] 3 men involved in Tuen Mun test remote-control explosive device are not allowed to be released on bail until March

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Written by: Feng Jiaqi

2019-12-16 16:52

A 27-year-old laboratory assistant, in conjunction with an electrical technician and a jobless man, was involved in an explosion test using a remote control device on a remote area of ​​Xiao Leng Shui Road in Tuen Mun on Saturday (14th). Police also seized defensive equipment including shields, body armor and gas masks. The three were charged with one count of manufacturing explosives and conspiracy to injure others. The case appeared today (16) in Tuen Mun Magistracy. The defendants did not need to reply for the time being. Magistrate Zhang Jieyi rejected their applications for bail. The case was held until March 30 next year for further investigation by the police and tests on chemicals, explosives, arms and telephone.

One of the suspects was taken away by police. (Profile picture)

The defendants were Guan Jiayao (age 27, reported as unemployed), Xu Tianle (age 27, reported as laboratory assistant), and He Jianzhong (age 40, reported as electrical technician). They were charged with manufacturing an explosive and conspiracy to be injured. Human sin.

The charge alleges that on December 14, the three men produced explosives, namely remote-controlled indigenous bomb components, on the hillside of Xiao Lengshui Road in Tuen Mun; and attempted to cause serious injuries to police officers, conspired with other persons with unknown identities to perform illegal and malicious harm they.

Prosecutor means the device can be activated from 40 to 50 meters away

The prosecution alleged that a transceiver and a heating wire were found at the location of the crime. If chemicals were added to the line, an explosion would occur. The device could also be activated from 40 to 50 meters away. The defendant was wearing protective equipment such as bulletproof jackets at the time, showing potential power.

The prosecution also claims that the defendants have specialized occupations to facilitate their cooperation and division of labor. The prosecution said that the maximum penalty for the manufacture of explosives is 14 years, and that it does not rule out an increase in prosecution and trial in a higher court.

Magistrate Zhang Jieyi rejected their applications for bail and the case was held until March 30 next year for further investigation by the police and tests on chemicals, explosives, arms and telephone.

Case number: TMCC2350 / 2019

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