Discovery of 2 hidden pistols in luggage of entry passenger

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VCN - On 19th March 2017, Tan Son Nhat International Airport Customs Branch said that they had detected and seized two pistols of a passenger carrying luggage on the flight from Hong Kong to HCMC.

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Passenger and two shortgun were detected.

After detecting 1 suspicious package, Tan Son Nhat International Airport Customs Branch monitored and inspected that package. The image on the scanner showed that there was a gun so the Customs agency conducted a physical inspection.

In fact, apart from personal luggage, the Customs authorities found two pistols.

The Customs authorities identified that the luggage was owned by a male passenger, 42 years old, nationality is Vietnamese. He took the flight from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City.

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Currently, the Customs agency has temporarily seized the evidence, conducted investigations to clarify the cases and handle them according to the provisions of law.

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