Incident Overview
On June 7, a 54-year-old man was arrested for allegedly providing false information to the police about a firearm hidden under the bonnet of a taxi entering Singapore. He reported the incident anonymously and did not furnish his full details during the call.
Police Response
Acting on the tip, Singaporean authorities swiftly coordinated with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority to locate and intercept the taxi at the Woodlands Checkpoint. After a comprehensive search, it was determined that the information about the gun was unfounded.
Legal Consequences
The police managed to trace the caller and arrested him on the same day. He is facing charges of communicating false information about a harmful item. If convicted, the man could face up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both. The charges underscore the seriousness with which Singapore treats such false alarms, given their potential to mobilize significant security resources and cause public alarm.
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