On April 8th, the Ezhou Intermediate People's Court in Hubei Province in northern China publicly held a trial for the case of four individuals accused of drug trafficking. During the recess before the trial resumed, the defendant Cheng suddenly alerted court guards, stating, "My superior is sitting in the gallery wearing a mask, and I recognize him." The deputy head of the court guard immediately initiated an emergency response, tightly controlling the gallery to prevent the suspect from fleeing.

Upon verification by the presiding judge and prosecutor, it was confirmed that the individual Cheng pointed out was indeed his superior. The court guards promptly apprehended the individual, Zhang, and escorted him out of the courtroom. Additionally, Zhang's accomplice was discovered among the spectators in the gallery.

An investigation revealed that Zhang had posed as a "relative," sitting inconspicuously in a corner of the gallery, attempting to glean information about his own case and seek opportunities to evade legal consequences. Believing that his disguise would not be detected, Zhang unknowingly fell into a trap of his own making.

The prompt actions of court authorities prevented a potential escape attempt and underscored the importance of vigilance during legal proceedings. The incident serves as a reminder of the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served.

The video was provided with permission from local media.

4月8日，湖北鄂州中院公开开庭审理程某等4人贩卖毒品案，正在退庭候审的被告人程某，突然向法警说：“我的上线就在旁听席中，戴着口罩我也认识他。”法警支队长立即启动应急预案，严密控制旁听席，防止嫌疑犯出逃。审判长和检察官再次向程某核实，确认是其上线后，法警立即控制张某并带离法庭，又在旁听席发现张某的同伙。
经查张某冒充“亲属”坐在旁听席的角落，想通过旁听庭审了解与自己相关案件的进展，企图寻找逃避法律制裁的机会。自认没人能识破其身份，殊不知是自投罗网。