Bomb experts called in to Hong Kong housing estate after package found with suspected explosives
- Detectives from organised crime and triad bureau apprehend a man outside Wing Fok Centre on Luen Chit Street in Sheung Shui
- A package containing suspected explosive substances, gas masks and firecrackers was found; officers are investigating if the case is tied to protests
Bomb experts were called in after police arrested a man and seized a package of suspected explosive substances at a private housing estate in northern Hong Kong on Monday.
A source in the force said initial examination showed the package contained suspected explosive precursors such as potassium nitrate, along with firecrackers and gas masks.
An explosive precursor is a chemical substance used in the manufacture of explosives.
Detectives from the force’s organised crime and triad bureau (OCTB) apprehended the man outside Block 6 of Wing Fok Centre on Luen Chit Street in Sheung Shui soon after 2pm.
“A 50cm-long package containing suspected explosive substances was found during the operation,” another source said.
The section of Luen Chit Street was cordoned off and officers from the explosive ordnance disposal bureau were called in.