Taipei: Sun An-tso, the son of Taiwanese television personalities Sun Peng and Di Ying, has been ordered detained and held incommunicado for two months over allegations related to a homemade flamethrower and weapons possession.According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiwan Shilin District Court announced the decision after a detention hearing, citing strong suspicions of offenses including public intimidation, endangering public safety, and illegal possession of a non-standard shotgun and imitation firearms. The court emphasized the risk of collusion or evidence tampering, asserting that there was a sufficient factual basis to believe Sun could interfere with witnesses or evidence if not detained. Detention was deemed necessary to prevent such risks, as alternative measures such as bail or restricted residence would not suffice.The case arose from a video circulated on social media showing individuals testing a flamethrower-like device near a riverside area in Taipei. This prompted prosecutors and police to search the residences of Sun and a man surnamed Chen on Saturday, as reported by the Taiwan Shilin District Prosecutors Office. During the search, authorities seized a shoulder-mounted flamethrower device, fuel hoses, industrial gas cylinders, a modified shotgun, imitation firearms, and marijuana.Authorities stated that the footage appeared dangerous and was suspected of being intentionally posted online, sparking public concern and affecting social order. Chen was released on NT$30,000 (US$990) bail and ordered to remain at his residence without leaving Taiwan. He is also suspected of drug-related offenses involving the use and possession of second-class narcotics.Sun, who is in his late 20s, previously drew international attention in 2018 after being arrested in the United States for threats linked to a planned school shooting. He later pleaded guilty to terroristic threats and weapons-related charges before being deported.