HONG KONG (AP) — 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.
Jeff Wilson, a Republican from Longview, was arrested after landing at the Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday.
Under Hong Kong law, it is illegal to carry a firearm without a license.
Offenders face a fine of up to 100,000 Hong Kong dollars ($12,800) and can be sentenced to up to 14 years if convicted.
According to Wilson's website, he had discovered the weapon mid-flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong and reported it to customs authorities on landing.
Persons:
Jeff Wilson, Wilson, Hong, ”, Hong Kong's
Organizations:
Republican, Hong Kong International Airport, RTHK, West, Hong, Hong Kong's Customs, Excise Department, Hong Kong
Locations:
HONG KONG, Washington, Hong Kong, Longview, Southeast Asia, West Kowloon, San Francisco