The Police are investigating a 53-year-old woman for public nuisance and breaching safe distancing measures.
On 15 May 2021 at 5.14pm, the Police received a call for assistance at 1 Bayfront Avenue, where a 53-year-old woman had allegedly not worn a mask despite repeated advice from a Safe Distancing Ambassador to do so.
The woman is believed to be involved in other similar instances where she was in various buildings and establishments without a mask.
Individuals who are found to be not wearing a mask or not wearing a mask properly outside their place of residence shall be liable for a breach of Regulation 3A of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020. The offence carries a penalty of a fine of not exceeding $10,000, an imprisonment term not exceeding up to six months, or both.
The offence of public nuisance under Section 290 of the Penal Code, carries an imprisonment term of up to three months, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.
Members of the public are advised to take the prevailing safe distancing measures seriously and cooperate with Safe Distancing Ambassadors.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 May 2021 @ 9:15 PM