Tainan Police Seize 6 Guns in Xinhua and Annan Districts, Arrest 2 Suspects
The Yongkang Precinct of the Tainan City Police Department announced the bust of an arms cache, seizing 6 long and short guns and ammunition in Tainan's Xinhua and Annan Districts, and arresting 2 suspects.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Rongxiang, Tainan 12th) The Yongkang Precinct of the Tainan City Police Department announced today the bust of an arms cache, seizing a total of 6 long and short guns and ammunition in Tainan's Xinhua District and Annan District, and arresting 2 suspects who were sent for prosecution after questioning.
The Yongkang Precinct stated that police launched searches at four locations in Tainan's Xinshi, Yujing, Xinhua, and Annan Districts in mid-May. First, they uncovered 1 imitation AR9mm submachine gun, 4 imitation short guns (models 92s, X6, 936, all with magazines), and 47 rounds of ammunition from a hidden compartment in a warehouse in Xinhua District. Subsequently, they seized 1 imitation Iraqi air gun in Annan District.
Police identified the main suspect, a man surnamed Wu, and an accomplice, a man surnamed Wei, and arrested them. After questioning, they were sent for prosecution on charges including the Control of Guns, Ammunition, and Knives Act and the Organized Crime Prevention Act. The police are also tracing the source of the firearms. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150612
The Yongkang Precinct stated that police launched searches at four locations in Tainan's Xinshi, Yujing, Xinhua, and Annan Districts in mid-May. First, they uncovered 1 imitation AR9mm submachine gun, 4 imitation short guns (models 92s, X6, 936, all with magazines), and 47 rounds of ammunition from a hidden compartment in a warehouse in Xinhua District. Subsequently, they seized 1 imitation Iraqi air gun in Annan District.
Police identified the main suspect, a man surnamed Wu, and an accomplice, a man surnamed Wei, and arrested them. After questioning, they were sent for prosecution on charges including the Control of Guns, Ammunition, and Knives Act and the Organized Crime Prevention Act. The police are also tracing the source of the firearms. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1150612
FAQ
Where did this incident occur?
In the Xinhua and Annan districts of Tainan City.
What types of firearms were seized?
1 imitation AR9mm submachine gun, 4 imitation handguns, and 1 imitation air gun.
Who was arrested?
A male suspect surnamed Wu (main suspect) and a male suspect surnamed Wei (accomplice).