Gold Apollo Denies Involvement in Explosive Pagers Linked to Hezbollah Attack
Gold Apollo, a Taiwanese company, has refuted claims that the pagers used in the recent explosions that killed at least nine people were manufactured by them. The company stated that the explosive pagers were not their products and were not made in Taiwan.
Details of the Incident
- The pagers exploded across Lebanon, injuring around 2,800 people.
- The New York Times reported that the pagers were ordered from Gold Apollo, but the company denied any involvement in the manufacturing process.
- The company clarified that they have a partnership with Budapest-based BAC Consulting KFT, who actually produces and sells the model in question.
Gold Apollo’s Response
- Head of Gold Apollo, Hsu Ching-kuang, emphasized that the pagers were "100 percent not" made by them.
- The company only provides brand trademark authorization and is not directly involved in the design or manufacturing of the explosive pagers.
- Taiwan’s economic affairs ministry confirmed that Gold Apollo’s pagers made in Taiwan do not have the capacity to explode and cause harm.
Investigation and Reactions
- There is speculation that the explosive pagers were sabotaged at the source, as they were part of a recent shipment imported by Hezbollah.
- Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad confirmed that the explosions resulted in nine fatalities.
- Israel has not commented on the incidents.
Gold Apollo’s swift denial of involvement in the production of the explosive pagers is crucial to clarify any misconceptions. The company’s partnership with BAC Consulting KFT sheds light on the actual manufacturer of the controversial devices. The incident underscores the importance of thorough investigations and transparent communication in cases of international security threats.