On the afternoon of 1/12, the People's Procuracy Region 1 - Ha Tinh approved the decision to prosecute and temporarily detain Bach. He faces charges of illegal storage and use of military weapons, under Clause 1, Article 304 of the Penal Code.

Suspect Bach (right) at the investigating agency. *Photo: Police provided*

According to the investigation, on the evening of 13/11, Bach attended a friend's wedding in Pho Hoa village, Huong Pho commune, an area formerly part of Huong Khe district. A short while later, he went home, retrieved a handgun, concealed it on his person, and returned to continue drinking at the celebration.

While guests were chatting and singing, Bach pulled out the gun and fired it into the air, causing a loud noise. He then left the wedding and went home.

Exhibits of the case. *Photo: Police provided*

A week later, Bach went to the Huong Pho Commune Police. He admitted his actions and surrendered the gun along with 5 bullets. Bach stated that he bought the gun online, and his purpose for firing it into the air was to "create firecracker sounds to add to the wedding's festivities."

Duc Hung