There have been nine cases of travellers misusing their boarding pass since January this year, the Singapore Police Force said on Sunday (Sep 27).
In an advisory posted on Facebook, the police also said that 13 people have been arrested in connection with offences under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act.
The transit areas of Changi Airport are gazetted as Protected Places, the police said, adding that all passengers who enter the transit areas should only be there for the purpose of travelling to their next destinations.
“Those who abuse their boarding pass to enter the transit areas to meet friends or celebrities, with no intention to proceed to their next destination, are liable for an offence under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act.”
Offenders face a fine of S$1,000, up to two years’ jail, or both, the police said.
Source: www.channelnewsasia.com
