Jeff Wilson, who was released on bail, says he didn’t realize it was in his bag and that baggage screeners in the U.S. hadn’t detected it
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https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/u-s-state-senator-arrested-in-hong-kong-after-carrying-gun-onto-flight-c2df0b9cA Washington state senator was on a flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong when he reached into his bag for a piece of gum. Instead, he found a gun, he said. The senator, Jeff Wilson, was arrested in Hong Kong on Friday night and charged with possession of an unregistered firearm after he brought the gun to the attention of authorities, according to aThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.
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