Pagers have become the focus of international attention following a series of simultaneous explosions in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday that killed at least 12 people, including two children, and wounded nearly 3,000 others.
The devices in question are AR-924 model pagers manufactured by BAC Consulting KFT, a company based in Budapest, Hungary, according to the Taiwanese company Gold Apollo, whose branding was reportedly seen on the destroyed remains.
In a statement on its website, Gold Apollo said: “Regarding the AR-924 pager model mentioned in the recent media reports, we clarify that this model is produced and sold by BAC. Our company only provides the brand trademark authorization and is not involved in the design or manufacturing of this product. Gold Apollo Co., Ltd. always complies with relevant regulations and maintains transparent and compliant partnerships with our collaborators.”
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