Skip Navigation

Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson arrested at Hong Kong airport over gun in bag

www.nbcnews.com Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson arrested at Hong Kong airport over gun in bag

Wilson, R-Longview, said he discovered the unloaded pistol in his carry-on bag after it passed through airport security in Portland without notice.

Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson arrested at Hong Kong airport over gun in bag

A Washington state senator was arrested at the airport in Hong Kong and charged with possession of an unregistered firearm, his office said.

Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was detained at Hong Kong International Airport on Friday night after he found a pistol in his carry-on bag and reported it to customs officials.

He was released on bail Sunday and faces a hearing Oct. 30.

64
64 comments
You've viewed 64 comments.