Woodlands Checkpoint bust: Man arrested for possession of illegal weapons
Singapore authorities seize batons, stun devices, and other contraband items; female passenger also nabbed
SINGAPORE — A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (28 June) at Woodlands Checkpoint after allegedly being caught with illegal weapons and other prohibited items.
According to a media release by the police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Monday (3 July), the man, who was a passenger in a Malaysia-registered car entering Singapore from Johor Bahru, was stopped by an ICA officer for additional inspection.
Upon inspection, the man was found to be in possession of several illegal items, including 10 batons, two stun devices, 10 e-cigarettes, five packets of contraband cigarettes, and three boxes of sexual enhancement pills.
One of the devices discovered was described in a pamphlet as a "flashlight-type stun gun for police" capable of discharging a high electric current.
Female passenger also arrested
The man's passenger, a 31-year-old woman, was also arrested for allegedly associating with an individual carrying offensive weapons in public places.
Police are currently conducting investigations. ICA has advised the public to note that importing firearms, weapons, explosives, poisonous or noxious gases, or substances is an offence that carries a maximum jail term of three years and a fine of up to $10,000.
Similarly, carrying offensive weapons in public places and associating with people carrying offensive weapons in public places is also a serious offence, punishable by a maximum jail term of three years and a minimum of six strokes of the cane.
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