Additional Power To Military
In May 2007, the parliament passed an amendment to the SAF Act, giving additional powers to the Singapore Armed Forces. A selected group of about 2,000 SAF personnel will be trained to perform security operations in designated areas. These personnel, identified by a Military Security identification card, will be able to search, detain and use reasonable force against terror suspects.
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