Repeat Drug and Traffic Offender Back Behind Bars
A 40-year-old Singaporean with a long record of drug abuse and driving offences has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison and 10 strokes of the cane, after assaulting two police officers with a prohibited stun device during a dramatic arrest.
Muhammed Firdaus Amir Musa, who was already banned from driving until 2027 due to earlier convictions, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assaulting public servants, possessing offensive weapons, consuming drugs, and committing traffic violations. His driving ban will now be extended for another decade after his release.
According to court documents, the incident unfolded at about 2.50am on 29 October 2023, when officers spotted Firdaus driving straight from a right-turn-only lane in Kallang. After being signalled to stop, he sped off into Jalan Sultan, abandoned his vehicle, and fled on foot.
Police Officers Zapped Multiple Times During Arrest
Firdaus was cornered in a back alley at Jalan Klapa, where he tripped and dropped a bag containing two knuckle dusters and a samurai sword. As officers moved to restrain him, he pulled out a stun device from his belt and shocked one officer’s lower back three to four times, before tasing another officer on the finger and shin.
Despite the shocks, the policemen managed to overpower him and seized multiple packets of methamphetamine. His urine later tested positive for Ice. Officers also recovered heroin, Erimin-5 tablets, and Ecstasy pills from his possession.
Sergeant Muhammad Afiq Yahya, one of the officers attacked, said, “I had no choice but to hold on to him because if we let him go, we might not be able to catch him after that.”
Reoffending While on Bail Leads to Swift Rearrest
Firdaus was remanded until June 2024 before being granted bail. However, just four months later, he was arrested again after police responded to a domestic dispute with his ex-wife. Officers found him outside his home wielding a 40cm-long knife during a heated argument.
This latest conviction adds to his lengthy criminal history, cementing his status as a repeat offender who repeatedly flouts the law. Authorities say the heavy sentence reflects both the danger he posed to law enforcement officers and his disregard for rehabilitation opportunities.
This case highlights the serious consequences of attacking public servants and underscores Singapore’s zero-tolerance approach to drugs, violent offences, and weapon possession.