A 39-year-old man, will be charged in court on 2 July 2021 for public nuisance, failing to wear a mask when not in his ordinary place of residence and using threatening words towards Police officers in relation to the execution of their duties.
On 7 May 2021, the man was allegedly seen not wearing a mask while travelling on an MRT train and declared on the train that he would never wear a mask. When Police officers visited him at his residence on 9 May 2021, he purportedly threatened to knock them down.
Those found guilty of the offence of public nuisance under Section 290(b) of the Penal Code, will be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of up to three months, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.
Those who contravene the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 will be liable on conviction to a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for a term of up to six months, or both.
Those found guilty of using threatening words towards a public servant in relation to the execution of their duty under Section 6(3) of the Protection from Harassment Act, will be liable on conviction to a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for a term of up to 12 months, or both.
Members of the public are advised to take the prevailing safe distancing measures seriously. The Police take a stern view of irresponsible behaviours relating to the flouting of safe distancing measures and offenders will be dealt with in accordance to the law. Let us do our part to curb the spread of COVID-19.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 July 2021 @ 8:00 PM