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Written by: Li Huina
2021-02-04 16:56
The last update date: 2021-02-04 16:58
When the police raided a unit in Tin Shui Wai in August the previous year, more than 30 smoke bombs and other explosive materials were found. The crane driver earlier admitted to possessing explosives and possessing objects with intent to damage property.
The judge sentenced him today (4th), saying that the society was in turmoil at the time, and demonstrations turned into violence from time to time. Some people used petrol bombs as weapons. The items involved in the case had the opportunity to heat up the riot. He was finally sentenced to 38 months in prison.
The defendant Lu Junxi (24 years old, crane driver) charged with possession of a mixture of potassium nitrate, sucrose, magnesium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate in a unit in Ruiman Building, Tianrui Village, on August 1, 2019.
He was also accused of possession of alcohol, lighter oil, matches and other items.
The report says the defendant is not violent
Judge Qi Shiwei asked for a psychological and background report for him earlier. The defense further pleaded today that the report showed that the defendant was not violent, had no mental illness, and had a low chance of reoffending. He hopes the court will give him a lighter sentence.
The incident was amid social unrest
The judge pointed out that the items in this case could cause fire and damage property. In addition, the situation at the time of the incident was a time of social turmoil. At that time, demonstrations were frequent, and some demonstrations eventually turned into violence. Some people even used sharp objects and petrol bombs as weapons. .
Items have a chance to heat up the situation
The judge cited the case and pointed out that such charges must be sentenced to deterrence penalties. Taking into account the quantity of the items involved and the items that can cause explosions and fires, they pointed out that the items involved have the opportunity to increase the riots.
However, considering that the items were found at the defendant’s residence rather than at the demonstration site and stored in a safer environment, it still cannot be ignored that if the items involved are used together, the effect can be doubled.
The defendant notes that there are chemical equations
The case alleged that the defendant was stopped by the police at the Tin Shui Wai bus stop that day. After the police produced a search warrant, the defendant took the police to his home to conduct a search. The police found the items involved in the case and the defendant's notebook. The notes contained Chinese chemical substances and The chemical equation of percentage etc.
Case Number: DCCC 909/2019
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