American legislator held in Hong Kong on weapons charges. Archived Message
Posted by ATL on October 24, 2023, 16:28:42
TSA in Portland let a WA state senator walk through screening with a revolver in his carry on. Now he’s stuck in Hong Kong waiting to face charges. https://t.co/mjhUVuwjbr
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was arrested in Hong Kong Friday for possessing a firearm not licensed there, and related charges, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Wilson could not immediately be reached for comment via phone, but he said in a statement that “it was an honest mistake. And I expect the situation to be resolved shortly.”
Wilson was embarking on a five-week personal vacation to Southeast Asia when he departed Portland International Airport, said spokesperson Erik Smith, who could not confirm the date of departure or the airline Wilson used.