The Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of unlawful carrying of a firearm, within two-and-a-half hours of receiving the police report.
On 9 May 2024 at about 9.50pm, the Police were alerted by Certis that a 27-year-old male, who is an Auxiliary Police Officer deployed at Changi Airport, had failed to return his service revolver, ammunition and baton to the armoury after he concluded his duty.
Through extensive follow-up and with the aid of images from CCTVs and Police cameras, the Police quickly established his whereabouts. More than 100 officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department, Central Police Division, Bedok Police Division, Airport Police Division, and Special Operations Command responded to the incident. The Police arrested the man within two-and-a-half hours of the police report, in the vicinity of Victoria Street.
Preliminary investigations found that the man had reported to work and drawn his revolver prior to the commencement of his deployment. After his duty, he changed out of his uniform and left his workplace with his service revolver, ammunition and baton without authorisation.
All the equipment issued to the man was successfully recovered. The revolver had not been discharged or used during the incident.
The man will be charged in court on 11 May 2024 for unlawful carrying of a firearm under Section 3(2) Arms Offence Act 1973. The offence carries an imprisonment term of not less than five years and not more than 14 years, and shall also be liable for not less than six strokes of the cane.
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation and Intelligence) concurrent Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, Zhang Weihan, expressed his appreciation to the officers for their swift actions in solving the case and said, “The man involved in the unlawful carrying of a firearm has demonstrated a blatant disregard for the law and abused the firearm entrusted to him for his duties. Police officers had worked tirelessly to secure his swift arrest and ensured that public safety was maintained. The Police will not tolerate such acts that endanger the public’s safety. SPF spares no effort to maintain Singapore’s safety and security no matter the time of the day.”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 May 2024 @ 5:00 PM