The Archive · 1938

Russian Sentenced

Shanghai, Apr. 24.

For being in possession of explosives and firearms, Genady Ushakoft, 32-year old Russian, was jsenteneed to three years and six months' imprisonment by the First Special District Court yesterday.

Gun powder, two bombs and bomb-making materials, together' with a pistol and a revolver and thirteen rounds of ammunition, were found in his room at House No. 7, Lane 1025 Bebbling Well Road by a. raiding party headed by Detective" Sub-Inspector B. Maklaevsky and Detective Sub-Inspector P. Konovalofl, During the proceedings, the accused seid the explosives and a revolver with eight - rounds of ammunition, obtained from a' Chinese soldier during the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Shanghai.

Thomas S. Lea, municipal advocate, who prosecuted, said the [possession of explosives and firearms constituted a grave danger to the public, especially in view of the Present unsettled conditions. The accused was defended by Mr.

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