A man dressed in a banana costume with an AK-47 slung over his shoulder
caught the attention of the police as well as passing motorists in
Beaumont, Texas on Saturday morning.
Derek Poe, says Saturday was his store's grand opening after moving
locations. Poe says the man in the banana costume was holding an AK-47
across his back with the barrel pointing down and holding a sign with an
arrow pointing toward the store.
He said this idea was to attract customers to the store.
Beaumont police say officers temporarily detained the 18-year-old and
found he had the rifle with a drum magazine attached with at least a
50-round capacity. Police say the teen was cited for violating a city
ordinance that prohibits soliciting in and alongside roadways.
Sgt. Rob Flores says police also gathered the necessary information on
the weapon and completed paperwork for consultation with the Jefferson
County District Attorney's Office concerning possible future criminal
charges related to his display of the firearm.
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