Budapest-Made Pagers Linked to Lebanon and Syria Explosions

Pagers tied to deadly explosions in Lebanon and Syria were produced by Hungarian company BAC Consulting KFT. Taiwanese company Gold Apollo confirmed their branding appeared on the devices. The pagers were manufactured in Budapest, according to a statement by Gold Apollo.

Pagers tied to deadly explosions in Lebanon and Syria were produced by a company based in Budapest. The branding of Taiwanese company Gold Apollo was seen on the devices, the company confirmed on Wednesday.

Gold Apollo revealed the pagers were manufactured by BAC Consulting KFT, a firm located in Hungary's capital. This revelation has raised concerns over the origins of the devices.

The statement by Gold Apollo said these pagers were distributed to various regions, which now include conflict-affected areas in Lebanon and Syria. The involvement of a Budapest-based manufacturer has prompted further investigation into the supply chain.