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What should I do if there is a warrant for my arrest?
Report to your nearest police station immediately.
How can I report a crime anonymously? Will I be taken seriously?
To report a crime anonymously, you can call the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111.
What can I do after my house was searched by the police with no search warrant?
The police is required to ask your consent to search the property without a warrant and tell you the purpose of the search. You should call a lawyer.
What will happen to my provident fund if I am sent to prison?
If you are sent to prison, you cannot work and so your employer will dismiss you or take it that you have resigned.
My neighbour is involved in dog fighting. Is dog fighting legal, and what can I do if it isn't?
Dog fighting is illegal and punishable by imprisonment. You can report it to the SPCA, but be prepared to testify.