On 19 March 2021, a group of Certis officers and Safe Distancing Ambassadors attached to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) was performing enforcement duties at Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre
A 46-year-old man who was not wearing a mask was spotted by the officers.
They approached the man but ended up getting scolded with vulgarities by the uncle, The uncle even gave them the finger multiple times.
The man was later arrested by the Police for his behaviour and caused annoyance whilst drunk by
- pulling down his pants
- exposing himself and urinating in public.
The man will be charged with one count of using abusive words and indecent behaviour to a public servant punishable under Section 6(3) of the Protection from Harassment Act.
The offence of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards or to a public servant, under Section 6(3) of the Protection from Harassment Act, is punishable with an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, a fine not exceeding $5,000, or both.
The offence of causing annoyance whilst drunk is punishable under Section 14(2) of the Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015. Offenders may face an imprisonment term not exceeding six months, a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both for first time offenders.