A 39-year-old man has been charged in court following a police discovery of a large quantity of weapons and related items inside a Housing Board flat, after officers were alerted to reports of projectiles being fired in the area.
Authorities said the incident unfolded on April 6 when police responded to a call involving suspected projectile firing from a residential unit at Block 108 Potong Pasir Avenue 1. The situation quickly escalated into a wider investigation after officers entered the premises.
Inside the flat, police reportedly uncovered what they described as a significant stockpile of prohibited items. These included multiple home-made crossbows, bows, a large number of arrows, knives, BB guns, slingshots, pneumatic rifles, a stun device and an extendable baton.
In addition, investigators also seized a 3D printer along with rolls of printing filament, which are believed to have been used in the fabrication or modification of certain components linked to the weapons found. Generally, authorities treat such equipment with heightened scrutiny when discovered alongside controlled or improvised armaments.
Police said they were first alerted around 10am on the same day and officers from the Ang Mo Kio Division were deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of the suspect shortly after. The case highlights ongoing concerns over the accessibility and potential misuse of improvised weapons in residential settings.
Lee Chuan Sheng has been charged with one count of possession of weapons. Court documents state he allegedly kept three home-made crossbows and eight bows in the unit. His case is scheduled to be mentioned again in court on May 6.
Under Singapore law, first-time offenders convicted of possessing such weapons may face imprisonment of up to five years and caning, with harsher penalties possible for repeat offences. Authorities also indicated that further charges under weapons control legislation may still be considered as investigations continue.
