Hong Kong boy, 12, arrested for allegedly making explosives, posting process online
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Hong Kong police arrested a 12-year-old boy for allegedly attempting to manufacture explosives after he posted online videos of a chemistry experiment. The experiment involved baking soda and was conducted under a flyover. Investigators are looking into his motive and if he acted alone.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 12-year-old boy in Tseung Kwan O on suspicion of attempting to manufacture explosives after he posted online videos of himself conducting a chemistry experiment with baking soda under a flyover.
The boy, a Form One student, allegedly carried out the experiment on Sunday and uploaded footage claiming he was making a bomb, acting chief inspector Tsoi Ting-kwong of Kowloon East regional headquarters said.
Tsoi said the experiment was performed under a secluded flyover near a public sitting-out area and jogging trail, and without any protective gear.
The boy was detained on suspicion of attempting to make explosives.
A police source said the boy had used baking soda from his kitchen. While sodium bicarbonate is not classified as a precursor for conventional high explosives, the boy had allegedly searched online for information on how to produce explosive materials, the insider said.
Investigators are working to determine his motive, whether he acted alone and if he was influenced by others.
Questions ouvertes
- What was the boy's specific motive?
- Was the boy influenced by others or did he act alone?
- What were the exact details of his online searches for explosive materials?
- What are the potential charges the boy might face?
