Jail for woman who 3D-printed gun, bought live round from church friend
Two young adults in Singapore who bonded over their shared interest in military-related items were sentenced after illegally possessing ammunition and a 3D-printed gun. Jermaine Lim, 23, received a four-month jail sentence and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to possessing a live 5.56mm round without a license. Another charge related to 3D-printing a gun was also considered during sentencing. Javier Tan, also 23, had earlier been sentenced to three months in jail and fined $1,000 for helping her obtain the ammunition.
The two reportedly met at church and became friends through their interest in military-themed objects. Investigators said Tan obtained the live round from a former Republic Polytechnic schoolmate in late 2021 or early 2022. Around the same period, Lim created a 3D-printed gun that included a trigger, spring and firing mechanism, although it was incomplete. After seeing photos of the gun on Instagram, Tan contacted Lim and later sold her the live round for $20.
The case came to light during a police drug raid in December 2024, when officers discovered the live round and several 3D-printed items in Lim’s possession. The Singapore Armed Forces confirmed that the seized 5.56mm ammunition matched the type used in SAF weapons such as the SAR-21 rifle. However, forensic investigators concluded that the 3D-printed gun was non-functional because it lacked essential parts like a firing pin and bolt assembly. Under Singapore law, possessing live ammunition without a license can result in up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
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