The Police have arrested a 48-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of causing public nuisance.
On 11 March 2021 at about 7.50pm, Police were alerted to a case where the man allegedly did not wear a mask at a bar along Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, despite being advised by the staff. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man allegedly pointed his middle finger at a Safe Distancing Ambassador (SDA) after being advised to put on his mask, and refused to comply with the advice.
The man will be charged in court on 13 March 2021 with public nuisance, punishable under Section 290 of the Penal Code. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to three months, a fine which may extend to $2,000, or both.
For displaying abusive behaviour towards the SDA, the man is liable for the offence of intentionally causing alarm, punishable under Section 3(2) of the Protection from Harassment Act. The offence carries a fine not exceeding $5,000, an imprisonment term not exceeding six months, or both.
For allegedly failing to wear a mask in a public place, the man has contravened Regulation 3A of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, punishable under Section 34(7) of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020. The offence carries a fine not exceeding $10,000, an imprisonment term not exceeding six months, or both.
The Police take a stern view of abuse towards SDAs, and offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law. Members of the public should cooperate and comply with the instructions from SDAs who are performing an important duty to keep us and our community safe. Let us all do our part to curb the spread of COVID-19.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
13 March 2021 @ 7:10 AM