Reply to CNA Online on Military Court of Appeal Hearing

The Ministry of Defence and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regard the theft of ammunition as a very serious offence. All servicemen are informed and constantly reminded that the unauthorised removal, possession or retention of any weapons, ammunition or ammunition-related items will result in formal disciplinary proceedings. Where there is misappropriation of ammunition, whether live or blank, the Military Court of Appeal has set a benchmark sentence of detention in the SAF Detention Barracks. There is a need for a strong deterrent sentence against such offences which undermine the SAF's strict ammunition retention and storage system and policies.