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A US politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for having a gun in his carry-on luggage on a flight.

A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, was arrested in Hong Kong for carrying an unregistered gun. Wilson, a Republican from Longview, was traveling with his wife for a vacation in Southeast Asia. His gun is registered in Washington but not in Hong Kong. Wilson appeared in court on Monday and was granted bail. He stated that it was an honest mistake and expects the situation to be resolved soon.

Washington state senator Jeff Wilson has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun that was not registered in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. His website and local media reported

A Washington state senator was arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun that was not registered in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. Jeff Wilson, a Republican from Longview, was arrested after landing at the Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday. Wilson was traveling with his wife for a five-week vacation in Southeast Asia. His gun was not registered in the financial hub but is registered in Washington. Wilson appeared in court Monday to face the charge of possession of arms without a license and was granted bail. Wilson's next hearing is due Oct. 30.

Washington state senator Jeff Wilson has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun that was not registered in the semi-autonomous Chinese city