Fine of 15 million VND for possession of hunting guns

The People's Committee of Nghi Xuan district (Ha Tinh) has just decided to administratively fine Mr. Nguyen Van T. (born in 1976, in Xuan Hoi commune, Nghi Xuan district) for illegally possessing hunting guns.

Decision to punish Mr. Nguyen Van T.

Previously, at 1:00 p.m. on April 13, 2023, Dan Truong Commune Police (Nghi Xuan) patrolled and controlled the area of Truong Vinh village and discovered that Mr. Nguyen Van T. (permanent resident of Xuan Hoi Commune, Nghi Xuan District) was in possession of a hunting gun (black, made of used metal; gun length about 90cm, with a 40cm long black scope, 35cm long air tank printed with the words Cricket and the characters US.NO:PK5657).

During the investigation, Nguyen Van T. admitted to possessing and using a gun, and was discovered by the authorities while hunting birds.

Pursuant to the provisions of Point d, Clause 4, Article 11 of Decree No. 144/2021/ND-CP dated December 31, 2021 of the Government stipulating administrative sanctions for violations in the fields of security, order, and social safety; prevention and control of social evils; fire prevention and fighting; rescue; prevention and control of domestic violence, Nghi Xuan District People's Committee issued Decision No. 1644/QD-XPVPHC dated May 17, 2023 to fine Mr. Nguyen Van T. VND 15 million and confiscate the gun in accordance with the law.

Fine of 15 million VND for possession of hunting guns