Woman allegedly picking flowers illegally at Whampoa Park Connector

The woman was spotted allegedly picking flowers illegally at the Whampoa Park Connector on November 24 at 12:08 p.m.

Patter Kim shared a video of a person wearing a red top apparently rummaging through bushes along the bank of the Whampoa River near Kim Keat Road. The person also had a plastic bag with him.

“The lady was picking blue pea flowers all over the place,” Stomper said.

Under Act on parks and treesDestruction/removal of plants or plant parts from parks and gardens is not allowed. Offenders cutting, harvesting or moving any plant in these areas could be fined up to $5,000.

Most roadside trees that are typically found in areas managed by the National Parks Board (NParks) are also subject to this Act.

According to Times of the Straitthe severity of penalties may vary depending on where the crime was committed and other mitigating circumstances.

Is it then possible to collect or keep the fruit that has naturally fallen to the ground? No, that is also prohibited.

Individuals and groups wishing to collect seeds, seedlings or fruit for research, educational, propagation, charitable or other purposes must apply to the relevant authorities for permission.