The middle-aged man who claimed to be interested in firearms and ammunition was intercepted by the police on the street with a loaded pistol. The police later found 18 firearms and more than 3,600 rounds of ammunition in his home and office.
The middle-aged Han pleaded guilty to four crimes of possessing firearms and ammunition without a license in the High Court today (5th).
When pleading, he stated that he had no intention to use a firearm, but that the firearm was a work of art and must be loaded to be complete, otherwise it was just a piece of metal, so all of his collection of firearms were loaded.
The judge charged a serious crime, and once the firearms in the defendant’s home were not locked, they could fall into the hands of criminals and sentenced the middle-aged man to 7 years in prison.
Defendant Li Chongmin (47 years old, information technology management manager), admitted that on February 21, 2019, he had a total of 14 pistols, 1 air rifle, 4 rifles, more than 3,600 rounds of ammunition and 6 bottles of gunpowder in Mong Kok, home and office. .
Arrested for self-defense by hiding guns in danger outside
The case alleged that when the police intercepted the defendant in Mong Kok on February 21, 2019, a loaded pistol was found on his body. The defendant pointed out under caution that he had hidden firearms and ammunition for self-defense and explained that It's dangerous outside.
The police later found other firearms and ammunition in the defendant's home and office.
The defense submitted 29 letters of plea written by the defendant’s family, friends, and colleagues to the court. Many letters showed that he was a good father, kind, and of good character. He regularly volunteers.
The defendant admitted to making bullets
The defense explained that the defendant had a keen interest in engineering and science, was keen on firearms and ammunition, and even made bullets. Even though he had such a large amount of firearms and ammunition in his possession, he emphasized that the defendant had no intention to use firearms, and the defendant had no political connection or relationship with him. The criminal assembly is connected and the risk to the public is very low.
The defense continued that although the defendant explained to the police for self-defense, he only explained in a panic. In fact, he had never intended to use firearms. He also pointed out that the firearms were properly stored in the unit involved and could be used. very low.
It means that the gun is complete when the artwork is shot.
When asked why the defendant had to bring the loaded pistol to the street, the defense explained that the defendant wanted to replace the pistol hidden in the office, and claimed that the defendant believed that the gun was a work of art and must be loaded to be complete, otherwise it was just a piece. Metal, and all of his guns are loaded.
Officials allege that going to the streets with guns is an added penalty factor
When sentencing, the judge stated that the charges involved are serious crimes because they pose a danger to the public and the court must ensure that Hong Kong is a safe city.
The judge accepted that the defendant was of good character, but believed that the defendant’s firearms at home were not properly locked, which could expose his family to danger and may also fall into the hands of criminals. He carried a pistol to the street as an additional penalty factor , He was eventually sentenced to 7 years in prison.
Case Number: HCCC169/2021
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