Singapore legislation
Clause 161
Clause 161
Power of arrest of suspected deserters
(1)
A police officer may arrest any person whom he has reasonable cause to suspect is a deserter or is absent without leave.
(2)
Where no police officer is present any person may arrest a person whom he has reasonable grounds to suspect is a deserter or is absent without leave.
(3)
Where a person is arrested under subsection (1) or (2) of this section the arrested person shall be taken as soon as possible before a civil court.