Maurizio Arrivabene fined for Singapore littering

Ferrari Team Principal Maurizio Arrivabene speaks with members of his team in the paddock after final practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit on April 18, 2015
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Maurizio Arrivabene spent hours in custody in Singapore after discarding a cigarette on the street, according to media reports.

Maurizio Arrivabene spent hours in custody in Singapore after discarding a cigarette on the street, according to media reports.

The city state's stance on littering is famous, with stringent enforcement and harsh penalties in place for infractions.

According to ABC, a Spanish daily, Ferrari boss and former Marlboro chief Arrivabene was caught discarding a cigarette butt on a city street.

Also reported by Marca as well as Finland's MTV, it is claimed that Arrivabene spent six hours in custody and had to pay a 1000 Singapore dollar fine (£561).

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