29-year-old driver arrested for driving under influence of drugs after BKE accident
Police investigations are ongoing.
A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) national serviceman, a 29-year-old male, has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs on August 25. The SCDF confirmed the arrest to The Straits Times on August 27. The incident occurred on the BKE expressway, heading towards the PIE, around 5:35pm. No injuries were reported in the accident.
A video circulating on social media depicts a man engaging in a struggle with the suspect near the guard rails on the viaduct, adjacent to two cars stopped in the leftmost lane. The suspect, who appears to be wearing parts of an SCDF uniform, can be seen throwing an object during the tussle. The SCDF spokesperson emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that all officers, including NSmen, must maintain professionalism, conduct, and discipline at all times.
Offenders caught driving under the influence of drugs can face up to a year in jail and a $10,000 fine for a first offense, along with potential liability for separate drug offenses.
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