Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport
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By Kathleen Magramo and Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to a charge sheet seen by CNN, in what he has called an “honest mistake.
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Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson was arrested recently at Hong Kong International Airport after he self-reported a firearm in his carry-on to customs officials.
By Kathleen Magramo and Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to a charge sheet seen by CNN, in what he has called an “honest mistake.
OLYMPIA — State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was arrested in Hong Kong Friday for possessing a firearm not licensed there, and related charges, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Jeff Wilson, a Republican state senator from Washington, was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for carrying an unregistered revolver in his luggage.
According to Hong Kong’s public broadcaster RTHK, Wilson appeared in court Monday to face the charge of possession of arms without a license and was granted bail.
Jeff Wilson, who has been released on bail, said that he didn’t realize the firearm was in his bag and that baggage screeners in the U.S. hadn’t detected it.
Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson, regarding his arrest at the Hong Kong airport on Friday evening after packing an unloaded firearm in his carry-on luggage. Wilson realized mid-flight that he packed the handgun in his carry-on and reported it to customs authorities when he landed. He was charged…
HONG KONG — A Washington state senator was arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun that was not registered in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, his website and local media reported. He was released on bail Monday. Jeff Wilson, a Republican from Longview, was arrested after landing at the Hong
A Republican state Senator from Washington was arrested and charged in Hong Kong last week after a firearm was discovered in his carry-on luggage, his office said Monday.
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