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62-Year-Old Arrested for Carrying Baton at Airport

12/28/2025

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Hong Kong Police arrested a 62-year-old man after airport security found an extendable baton in his checked luggage destined for the United States.
The incident marks the second unauthorized weapon discovery in airline baggage this week.
The man, a transit passenger, has been released on bail while the Airport Police District investigates.
Authorities said extendable batons and pepper spray are unauthorized weapons prohibited on flights.

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Hong Kong Police arrested a 62-year-old man after airport security found an extendable baton in his checked luggage destined for the United States.
The incident marks the second unauthorized weapon discovery in airline baggage this week.
The man, a transit passenger, has been released on bail while the Airport Police District investigates.
Authorities said extendable batons and pepper spray are unauthorized weapons prohibited on flights.