A 19-year-old Hong Kong woman was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for carrying a knuckleduster in her carry-on luggage en route to Singapore. Security staff discovered the prohibited weapon during routine screening on Saturday. She was released on police bail pending further investigation.
Hong Kong police announced on Sunday that a 19-year-old local woman bound for Singapore was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport. Security staff found a knuckleduster, a weapon worn over the knuckles, in her carry-on luggage during routine screening the previous day, leading to suspicions of violating the Airport Security Ordinance.
Officers from the Airport Police District arrested the woman and later released her on bail as the investigation continues. Police reminded travelers that carrying prohibited items onto an aircraft, whether in checked or carry-on luggage, is illegal, with a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment upon conviction.
The incident underscores the importance of aviation security standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, enforced by Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department. Knuckledusters are classified as dangerous weapons and are banned from flights to ensure passenger safety.