The Korean Coast Guard on Wednesday defended the use of rubber bullets after one illegal Chinese fisherman was killed during a raid. It said the man, identified as Jiang (44), was among Chinese fishermen who were brandishing knives and other weapons to stop commandos from boarding their vessel.<\/p>\n
Jiang died after a rubber bullet hit him in the chest on Monday.<\/p>\n
“It was an accident that occurred in the justified execution of the law,” said Kang Sung-hee, head of Coast Guard in Mokpo. “There is no change in our policy of dealing firmly with armed resistance.”<\/p>\n
Another Coast Guard officer said, “Even though they know that maritime police carry guns, many Chinese fishermen put up fierce resistance to arrest. The latest accident involved a rubber bullet, but maritime police have no choice but to use them and can even use pistols if necessary.” <\/p>\n
Kang said officers “used rubber bullets to control Chinese sailors who brandished knives and other deadly weapons, and Jiang was injured in the process and lost his life.”<\/p>\n
He added that the Chinese fishing boat was equipped with metal spikes on its sides and its crew wielded knives, saws and metal pipers to prevent commandos from approaching it.<\/p>\n
The injured Chinese fisherman was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rushed to hospital by helicopter, but died the same evening, according to Kang.<\/p>\n
The Korean Coast Guard said it reviewed video footage of the crackdown which shows Jiang wielding a 60 cm saw. Other Chinese fishermen were wielding long spears. The Coast Guard arrested the other crewmembers and plans to indict them for obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n
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