Man and woman arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint over illegal weapons including batons and stun devices

A 40-year-old man was arrested for allegedly carrying illegal weapons such as stun guns.

On June 28 at about 3.15pm, an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer stationed at Woodlands Checkpoint profiled and referred a Malaysia-registered car for enhanced checks.

The male passenger was found to be in possession of 10 batons, two stun devices, 10 e-cigarettes, five packets of contraband cigarettes and three boxes of sexual enhancement pills.

Another passenger, a 31-year-old woman, was arrested for consorting with a person carrying offensive weapons in public places.

The case was referred to the police and investigations are ongoing.

Importing of any arms is strictly prohibited by law.

The offence of importing any gun, arms, explosives, poisonous or noxious gas or noxious substance carries a jail term of up to three years and a fine of up to $10,000.

The offence of carrying offensive weapons in public places and consorting with persons carrying offensive weapons in public places carries a jail term of up to three years and at least six strokes of the cane.