SINGAPORE, Oct. 28 -- An auxiliary police officer who carried a loaded revolver to several shopping malls before his arrest has pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition, CNA reported.

The officer, 29-year-old Heng Jun Hao, had gone to watch a movie with the weapon and intended to take his own life afterwards, the court heard.

Heng pleaded guilty to one charge under the Arms Offences Act for carrying a revolver and 10 rounds of ammunition, and another for mischief after cutting his electronic monitoring tag. Two other charges will be considered during sentencing.

He joined Certis Cisco Security in October 2023 and was attached to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore at Changi Airport.

According to CNA, Heng...