Man admits making makeshift crossbow to shoot ball bearings at crows

SINGAPORE: Annoyed by the noise that crows in his neighbourhood made, a man bought various items and put together a makeshift device resembling a crossbow.He shot metal ball bearings at the crows in his housing estate at Jalan Klinik in Tiong Bahru, but his dangerous behaviour came to an end when a neighbour reported him.Seah Yam Seng, a 59-year-old Singaporean, pleaded guilty on Thursday (Jul 16) to one count of a rash act endangering personal safety.Another three charges including mischief by shooting ball bearings that damaged a neighbour's windows will be considered in sentencing.The court heard that Seah bought materials online in 2024 to make his makeshift crossbow. This is a weapon under the Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act.He also bought metal ball bearings online, intendin