Ferrari Driver Arrested Near Orchard Road on Suspicion of Laughing Gas Intoxication

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Siti Hajar
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A 37-year-old man driving a black Ferrari was arrested near Orchard Road after being suspected of nitrous oxide intoxication, commonly known as “laughing gas”, on 29 Mar 2025.

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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) received a call for assistance along Killiney Road at about 1.10pm on 29 Mar, according to Shin Min Daily News.

A reader told Shin Min Daily News that a tattooed man was being questioned by police near Orchard Road MRT station that afternoon.

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Photos shared with the Chinese daily newspaper showed the male driver sitting on the kerb next to a black Ferrari. He was dressed in a black t-shirt and surrounded by three police officers.

The luxury sports car was blocked in front and behind by police vehicles at the scene.

A woman dressed in a black top was also seen sitting on the same kerb nearby, with two additional police officers standing next to her.

At least five police officers were present during the incident, though reports did not mention who alerted the authorities or what specific actions had raised concerns.

Laughing Gas Intoxication Leads to Investigation for Rash Act

The male driver was suspected to be intoxicated with nitrous oxide at the time of the incident. He was subsequently arrested under Section 64 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010.

This section of the law provides circumstances under which police can arrest a person without a warrant, focusing on situations involving reasonable suspicion of involvement in an arrestable offence or possession of stolen property.

The man is now assisting with investigations for a rash act. SPF confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Nitrous oxide is an odourless, colourless, non-flammable gas that can induce a state of euphoria, which explains its colloquial nickname “laughing gas.”

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While the Central Narcotics Bureau notes that laughing gas has legitimate medical uses, particularly in dental and medical anaesthesia, its misuse can be harmful and dangerous. Side effects of abuse include loss of balance, mild hallucinations, and increased risk of asphyxiation.

Those addicted to laughing gas are advised to seek help from the National Addiction Management Services (NAMS).

Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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