"Suspect Arrested for Possession of Electromagnetic Gun "Coilgun," Manufacturing Video Allegedly Published November 19, 2024, 1:40 PM
A 29-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of violating Japan's Firearm and Sword Control Law for possessing a deadly electromagnetic gun, commonly referred to as a "coilgun." Reports indicate that the suspect also uploaded videos showing the manufacturing process to a video-sharing platform. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.
The arrested individual has been identified as Nobuaki Usui (29), an unemployed resident of Nasu Town in Tochigi Prefecture.
According to the police, the suspect is accused of possessing a coilgun, a device that fires projectiles using magnetic force, at his home last month. The weapon falls under the suspicion of violating the Firearm and Sword Control Law.
Investigators discovered the videos during a "cyber patrol" and confiscated the content. Upon analysis, it was confirmed that the coilgun had a structure capable of firing live ammunition, making it a potentially lethal weapon.
The suspect reportedly stated during questioning, "I made it when I was in high school."
Regarding coilguns, a legal amendment was made in June of this year, and the possession of such devices will generally be prohibited by March next year. The police are currently conducting a free collection campaign, urging individuals to turn in coilguns at their nearest police station."