The Australian man, 33, was allegedly verbally abusive towards the auxiliary police officers after his demand for a cigarette was denied.
: An Australian man was arrested after setting fire to curtain blinds in a holding room at Changi Airport, Singapore.
The man, 33, was allegedly verbally abusive towards the auxiliary police officers after his demand for a cigarette was denied. Airport Police Division officers managed to extinguish the fire. During the incident, the man also sprayed at the officers with a fire extinguisher. If found guilty, he can be jailed for up to seven years and be fined. Investigations against him in regards to other potential criminal offences are ongoing.
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