Singapore: A teenager was accused of illegally fishing in Bukit Batok Town Park (also known as Little Guilin), once with five other people and a second time with seven others.
On Wednesday (October 27), the 17-year-old man was charged in court. Since he is under 18, he cannot be named.
In these two incidents, he was charged with five charges of violating COVID-19 regulations and parks and trees regulations.
For the first time, at about 9:05 am on June 2, the teenager was accused of meeting five other family members at the Bukit Batok Town Park, fishing and using hunting gear.
The second time occurred in the early morning of June 16. The teenager was accused of leaving home at 3:18 in the morning and failed to maintain a distance of 1 meter from the other seven people while in the park. Allegedly, he did not wear a mask, but used a fishing rod to fish.
Fishing is not allowed in Bukit Batok Town Park. According to regulations, without approval, no one is allowed to use any hunting equipment to catch any animals in public parks.
The teenager intends to plead guilty and will return to court in December to do so.
If he is convicted of violating COVID-19 regulations, he may be sentenced to up to six months in prison, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
The use of hunting equipment to catch fish in public parks can result in a fine of up to S$5,000 per charge.
