Singapore Police investigating suspected illegal fireworks from construction site near Newton on 18 October
Police are investigating a suspected illegal fireworks display near Newton on 18 October. The incident reportedly took place at a construction site along Carlisle Road, near the Kampong Java Flyover. Under the Dangerous Fireworks Act, offenders may face jail, a fine, or both.
- Police are investigating illegal fireworks set off near Newton on 18 October.
- A witness reported seeing fireworks at a Carlisle Road construction site around 10.15pm.
- Authorities remind that discharging dangerous fireworks carries severe penalties under the law.
SINGAPORE: Police are investigating a suspected case of fireworks being set off illegally near Newton on 18 October.
A witness, Chen, told Shin Min Daily News that he saw the fireworks at about 10.15pm that night.
The 52-year-old said the incident appeared to have taken place at a construction site along Carlisle Road, near the Kampong Java Flyover.
Chen said he was watching television at home when he heard the sound of fireworks.
The following day, he went to the location and found a burnt fireworks box. He took a photo of it and notified the police.
“The police later arrived at the scene and took the fireworks box away for further investigation,” he said.
An eight-second video clip showing the pyrotechnic display was also posted on Instagram by onlooker Aun Koh that same night.
In response to media queries, the police confirmed that a report had been lodged and that investigations are ongoing.
A similar case of illegal fireworks occurred on 9 April 2024, the eve of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
In that incident, a 40-year-old man was arrested on 14 April and later fined S$5,000 on 28 May after admitting to unlawfully discharging dangerous fireworks.
Under the Dangerous Fireworks Act, anyone found guilty of discharging dangerous fireworks may face up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine between S$2,000 and S$10,000, or both.
