According to tips and in-depth investigations, the New Territories South Regional Criminal Department raided a unit on Tai Wai Tsuen Nam Road yesterday (1st) morning and smashed a suspected weapons warehouse.
During the operation, officers arrested four local men, aged between 27 and 42, suspected of possessing offensive weapons, possessing prohibited weapons and importing strategic items without permission.
Officers seized two iron lotus flowers, three survival knives and three night vision devices in the unit.
Officers then found two switchblades, four sabers and a dagger at the residence of one of the arrested persons in Tuen Mun.
All those arrested have been released on bail pending further investigation and must report to the police in late April.
The case is still under investigation and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
According to Section 4 of Chapter 217 of the Laws of Hong Kong, anyone who possesses a prohibited weapon commits an offense and is liable to a fine of HK$10,000 and imprisonment for 3 years; possession of an offensive weapon is liable to a fine of HK$5,000 and imprisonment for two years ; According to Article 2 of Chapter 60G of the Hong Kong Laws, the import of strategic materials, such as military night vision goggles, requires a license. If you import without a license, you can be fined HK$50,000 and sentenced to two years in prison.
