Hired gun hidden in refrigerator: Coded language 'Dai Tie Zai' implicates accomplice in Taiwan

A planned gang revenge hit was foiled by police who discovered a rifle and ammunition hidden in a refrigerator. The discovery was made at the residence of a man named Wu, who maintained he was unaware of the contents stored in his refrigerator.

The operation targeted a revenge plot orchestrated by a man named Lu, who allegedly hired a hitman for a substantial fee. Lu provided the rifle and 72 rounds of ammunition, which were then transported and hidden in Wu's home warehouse refrigerator by an accomplice, Shi.

During the trial, Shi and another accomplice, Wang, testified that they used coded language, referring to the weapon as "Dai Tie Zai" (meaning something like 'iron kid' or 'tough iron'), and made gun-like gestures to indicate the nature of the package. Wu had reportedly expressed concerns about potential trouble and suggested Wang handle the handover of the weapon.

Despite Wu's defense of ignorance, the court found his claims unconvincing. The judges ruled that Wu was aware of the firearm's presence, citing the consistent testimony of the accomplices and the coded communication. Consequently, Wu was convicted of harboring a firearm and sentenced to five years and six months in prison, along with a fine. The main instigator, Lu, received a sentence of six years and two months, while Shi was sentenced to six years. Wang, who confessed his involvement, received a two-year sentence, suspended for two years.

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The bag contained 'Tie Zai,' 'Dai Tie Zai,' and even made a gun-like gesture.