SINGAPORE: A 49-year-old man has been arrested for
trying to bribe a policeman.
Police said on Monday that the suspect wanted the
officer to release him after he was nabbed for possessing a flick
knife.
This happened at about 6.45am on Saturday, after the
suspect entered Singapore through Marina South Pier while
travelling to the Philippines.
A flick knife with a blade of 7cm was found in his baggage during a
x-ray screening at the customs checkpoint.
The suspect was referred to duty officer, Corporal Muzaffar Mohd
Hasan.
During the interview, the suspect offered cash of S$50 to Corporal
Muzaffar in return for his release.
Police said Corporal Muzaffar warned the suspect, rejected the
bribe without hesitation and placed him under arrest.
- CNA/ck
