Illegal Exotic Weapons Seized; Woman Booked
From Staff and Wire Reports
Thousands of throwing stars and ornate swords and knives were seized Wednesday from an Anaheim business, police said.
Anna Chen, 51, of Fullerton was arrested at a store in the 1500 block of South Anaheim Boulevard and booked on suspicion of possessing the illegal exotic weapons with intent to sell them, said Sgt. Rick Martinez.
Among the seized items were brass knuckles, switchblade knives and swords concealed in wooden canes, police said. Chen was released Wednesday on her own recognizance.
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