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Written by: Li Huina
2020-01-16 17:02
Last updated: 2020-01-16 17:04The police received a message the day before yesterday that they suspected that a mortuary unit in Mong Kok contained explosives and stopped three suspicious men outside the building. Police later seized throat bombs, a large number of matches and chemicals in the unit. One of the tutors holding the unit key was charged with two counts of possession of explosives. He was escorted to the Fanling Magistracy for trial today (16th). He does not need to answer for the time being. The case will be reopened on April 6 to The police further investigated and the defendant was not released on bail. The defense complained that the police entered the unit and searched for about half an hour before showing the search warrant. During this period, the defendant could only stand outside the unit.
Defendant Huang Yan (age 21), a tutor teacher, was accused of knowingly possessing, keeping or controlling explosives, i.e. pipe bombs and matches, in Room A, Room B, 1st Floor, Limin Building, Mong Kok on January 14 this year. head.
The prosecution pleaded to adjourn the case for further investigation by the police, including inspection of the explosives involved, the relevant computer, telephone and DNA verification. The case was finally allowed to be deferred until April 6th, during which time the defendant needs to continue his remand.
In addition, the defense also complained that the police entered the unit and searched for about half an hour before showing the search warrant. During this period, the defendant could only stand outside the unit, and the police showed the defendant to the defendant before entering the unit. It is understood that the defendant's father was a member of the disciplined services.
Case number: FLCC235 / 2020
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