The Zhonghe branch of the New Taipei Police seized a worker surnamed Zhang who remodeled a long and short gun in a rental house in Zhonghe Social Housing, and also hid gunpowder. The police seized a rare imitation sniper rifle, which is full of lethality. They will continue to trace the source and flow of gun parts.

(Photo by reporter Wu Renjie)

[Reporter Wu Renjie/New Taipei Report] A worker surnamed Zhang in New Taipei City is suspected of turning his residence into an arsenal and transforming firearms for profit. It is suspected that a fire has frightened the residents. The police received information and evidence. Rare long-range modified sniper rifles, short guns, as well as bullets, gunpowder and modified tools, the police continue to track the source and flow of firearms; Zhang suspects opened an arsenal in the communal house. Lose eligibility for residency.

New Taipei police investigation, a 43-year-old worker surnamed Zhang lived in Zhonghe social housing, but he used the rented house as a cover, and was suspected of using one of the rooms to modify guns. One night at the end of last year, a suspected gun went off, and the quiet social housing was shocked. Gunshots and knocking sounds were heard from time to time. The residents suspected that someone was engaged in illegal activities and secretly notified the police.

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According to the Qingyuan project of the Police Administration, the Zhonghe police targeted high-risk places for public security in the jurisdiction. It was reported that the suspect had opened a modified firearms factory in a residential complex in Zhonghe District. They applied for a search ticket to the Xinbei District Court and rushed to Zhang Suspect when he opened the door. Sure enough, a modified sniper rifle, a short gun, more than ten rounds of bullets, a batch of gunpowder, and modified gun tools were taken out of the room. The sniper rifle also has a high-precision sight. If it enters the market, it may seriously threaten public security. .

After the police collected evidence, they saw that Zhang suspected that the long and short firearms modified were lethal, and there were several kilograms of gunpowder hidden in the house. It would be unimaginable if they accidentally ignited.

After being arrested, the worker surnamed Zhang argued that because there is no end of the year, he wanted to make a profit by remodeling firearms before the Chinese New Year, and hoped to send red envelopes to his wife and children. Unexpectedly, when he was arrested before the Chinese New Year, the police will trace the source of firearm parts and the flow of bullets. Suppress guns to maintain law and order.

It is understood that the police found Zhang suspected of setting up an arsenal in the communal house, and will notify the New Taipei City Government in accordance with third-party police procedures. It is not ruled out that Zhang Nan and his family will be disqualified from applying for rent.

The Zhonghe branch of the New Taipei Police seized a worker surnamed Zhang who remodeled a long and short gun in a rental house in Zhonghe Social Housing, and also hid gunpowder. The police seized a rare imitation sniper rifle, which is full of lethality. They will continue to trace the source and flow of gun parts.

(Photo by reporter Wu Renjie)