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(d) endangers an individual’s life, including the life of the individual taking action;
(e) causes a serious risk to the health or safety of the public; or
(f) involves releasing into the environment or any part thereof, or distributing or otherwise exposing the public to—
(i) any toxic chemical;
(ii) any dangerous, hazardous, radioactive or harmful substance; or
(iii) any microbial or other biological agent, or toxin.

(2) A reference in this section to an individual or a property is a reference to an individual or a property situated within Singapore.

Meaning of target of special authorisation

5.—(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

(a) the target person of a special authorisation is the particular individual or person in relation to whom the special authorisation authorises the exercise of special powers under this Act;
(b) the target vehicle of a special authorisation is the particular vehicle or particular kind of vehicle in relation to which the special authorisation authorises the exercise of special powers under this Act; and
(c) the target area of a special authorisation is the particular area in relation to which the special authorisation authorises the exercise of special powers under this Act.

(2) A reference in this Act to an individual in a target area of a special authorisation includes an individual who is about to enter the target area or who has recently left the target area.

(3) A reference in this Act to a vehicle in a target area of a special authorisation includes a vehicle that is about to enter the target area or that has recently left the target area.