Man held after allegedly trying to flee from police on patrol in Chai Chee, suspected of multiple offences
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SINGAPORE - A 36-year-old man was arrested on Dec 16 after he tried to run away from police officers who were on patrol in Chai Chee.
He was arrested for suspected drug-related offences, possession of an offensive weapon, and unlawful presence in Singapore.
In a video sent to The Straits Times, a person can be seen being held down by several others in the middle of a road between two Housing Board blocks.
Responding to ST queries, the police said that on Dec 16 at about 7.15pm, officers were conducting a foot patrol along Chai Chee Road.
When the officers were approaching him, a man allegedly turned around and ran away.
The officers gave chase and subsequently detained him.
Investigations are ongoing.
