Australian arrested for holding 'pistol-like object' in Hong Kong
The man was reportedly on holiday with his family and had been drinking alcohol.
An Australian tourist has been arrested in Hong Kong after authorities spotted him carrying what appeared to be a pistol-like object in a bar. The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) stated that the man, 36 years old, was also charged with criminal damage after he damaged a wall and a smoke detector while in custody. Possession of an imitation firearm in Hong Kong is punishable by up to two years in prison.
The man was reportedly taken into police custody after two separate reports of his presence in the Jordan district. HKPF spokespersons confirmed the man was charged with two counts of offenses: possession of an imitation firearm and criminal damage. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) informed the ABC that they were offering consular assistance to the Australian citizen's family.
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