Police officers drew their tasers on a 46-year-old man who was allegedly holding two hacksaws at an open-air car park in Bukit Batok before arresting him without injury.
The incident took place on the night of May 18 at Bukit Batok Street 31.
Videos circulating online showed the man dressed in a black long-sleeved shirt and blue pants while surrounded by several police officers in a tense stand-off.
At least three officers were seen aiming tasers at the man, with red laser dots visible on his torso. Another officer appeared to be holding a riot shield while officers repeatedly issued verbal commands.
The man later squatted down and complied with instructions to drop the two hacksaws.
Officers Responded After Man Posed Potential Threat
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), officers were alerted to a call for assistance at about 9.10pm.
When police arrived at the open car park, they found the man allegedly armed with two hacksaws.
SPF said officers assessed that the man posed a potential threat of causing serious hurt to himself and others. As a precaution, officers drew their tasers and instructed him verbally to surrender the weapons.
The man complied with the commands and was subsequently arrested for possession of offensive weapons.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Video Of Arrest Circulates Online
Footage uploaded onto TikTok quickly spread across social media platforms, with many viewers commenting on the swift police response and the visible use of tasers during the operation.
Towards the end of the clip, two police vehicles could also be seen parked nearby while officers secured the scene.
Singapore police officers are authorised to deploy tasers in situations where there is a perceived threat involving weapons or potential violence. The devices are intended to temporarily incapacitate individuals while reducing the need for more forceful measures.
Investigations Ongoing
Authorities have not disclosed why the man was carrying the hacksaws or whether he was suffering from any personal issues at the time of the incident.
Under Singapore law, possession of offensive weapons in public without lawful authority can carry serious legal consequences.
Police investigations into the case are ongoing.