Singapore, December 25, 2025 — A 42-year-old Singaporean man, known as Gobi (who goes by one name), remains in remand custody after being arrested for allegedly carrying a penknife in a public area without lawful authority or purpose.
The incident occurred on the evening of November 6, 2025, at around 10:12 pm along Syed Alwi Road in the Jalan Besar area. Police responded to a report of a man in possession of a knife. Video footage that later circulated online showed the suspect standing in the middle of the road, surrounded by at least seven police officers — some equipped with riot shields — in what appeared to be a tense stand-off. The man was seen raising both hands before officers moved in to apprehend him.
On Nov 6, police surrounded a 42-year-old man (Gobi) brandishing a penknife on Syed Alwi Road at night. Officers with riot shields moved in swiftly to apprehend him.
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Charged Nov 8 under Offensive Weapons Act → remanded for medical assessment. pic.twitter.com/USK8QAK1PE
Gobi was arrested at the scene and charged in court on November 8, 2025, under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act for possessing an offensive weapon (a penknife) in a public road without lawful authority or lawful purpose.
Following the charge, he was remanded for medical assessment. His case was mentioned again in court on November 28, 2025, where bail was set at S$15,000. However, as the bail amount has not been posted, Gobi has remained in custody since his initial remand.
If convicted, the accused faces a maximum penalty of up to three years' imprisonment and a mandatory minimum of at least six strokes of the cane.
His next court mention is scheduled for December 26, 2025.
The Singapore Police Force has not released further details about the circumstances leading to the incident or any potential threats posed at the time. Authorities have emphasized that carrying offensive weapons in public without lawful reason is a serious offence under Singapore law, aimed at maintaining public safety.
This case highlights the swift response by law enforcement to reports involving potential weapons in public spaces. Updates will follow as court proceedings continue.
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