The Police arrested a 27-year-old man on 7 July 2022 for possession of a scheduled weapon.
On 7 July 2022 at about 2.20am, the Police received a call for assistance along Hougang Street 61, where a man was purportedly holding a sword and chasing someone. Through ground enquiries and the assistance of Police Cameras (PolCams), officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division subsequently established the identity of the man and arrested him. A katana sword measuring 73cm in length was recovered from the boot of the man’s car and seized as case exhibit. No one was injured in the incident.
The man will be charged in court on 8 July 2022 for the offence of possession of scheduled weapon under Section 7(1)(a) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, which carries an imprisonment term not exceeding five years, and caning of not less than six strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance towards such brazen acts which threaten the safety of members of the public and will not hesitate to take action against those who blatantly disregard the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 July 2022 @ 11:55 AM