ALBAWABA - A British tourist was recently arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for destroying roughly 10 smart check-in machines after having a meltdown.
Reports indicate that the 35-year-old was mentally unstable when he arrived at the airport on Monday.
Video: British tourist arrested for destroying check-in machines at Hong Kong Airport
According to Hong Kong Free Press, the 35-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and drug possession, specifically four viagra pills in his backpack. Reports claim the British tourist also damaged railings and counters at Terminal 1, using a trolley.
It's illegal in Hong Kong to possess Viagra without a doctor’s prescription, with offenders facing up to HK$100,000 in fines and two years in prison.
A spokesman for the authority said, "Airport Authority staff and airport security personnel rushed to the scene and warned the man to stop causing further damage." They added, "Police have arrested the man and launched an investigation."
