SINGAPORE - A 48-year-old man was arrested for possessing a scheduled weapon, after a group of policemen were seen at the void deck of a Housing Board block on Thursday (Oct 19) night.
The Straits Times understands that he was at the home of his ex-wife, who called the police. He was believed to have a knife in his possession.
Nobody was hurt in the incident.
An ST reader sent pictures and a video of more than 10 officers, some with riot shields, at the foot of Block 540, Pasir Ris Street 51, around 10.30pm.
Neighbour Muhammad Firdaus, a 32-year-old who is self-employed, told ST that he heard some noises and looked out of the window to see the group of policemen there.
The police told ST on Friday that they received a call for help at 9.29pm.
"A 48-year-old man was arrested for possession of a scheduled weapon," said the spokesman.
Scheduled weapons refer to specific types of knives, including flick knives with blades that open automatically by pressure applied to a button, spring or other such device; all kinds of knuckledusters; and any sword, machete, parang or the like.
Police investigations are ongoing.
