The Police have arrested a 41-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of mischief by fire.
On 11 October 2016 at about 2.42am, the Police were alerted to a fire that had broken out at a market located at Blk 493, Jurong West Street 41. Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Jurong Division responded immediately to the scene and commenced intensive investigation probes into the incident.
Through extensive ground enquiries and follow-up investigations, the suspect was identified and arrested on 13 October 2016 along Jurong West Street 41.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 15 October 2016 with the offence of Mischief by Fire with intent to destroy a building under Section 436 of the Penal Code, which is punishable on conviction with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Commander Jurong Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police (AC) Koh Wei Keong commended all the officers involved for their perseverance and hard work resulting in the successful arrest of the suspect. AC Koh added, “This is a serious crime which had resulted in extensive damage to property and loss of income to innocent victims. The Police have zero tolerance for such lawless acts and will ensure that perpetrators are dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 October 2016 @ 5:15 PM