17-year-old arrested after claiming companions at Woodlands Checkpoint had a bomb and vaporiser
The teenager was arrested for committing public nuisance.
On August 14, a 17-year-old Singaporean was arrested after falsely claiming that his travel companions had a bomb and a vaporiser at the Woodlands Checkpoint. The incident occurred after the teenager, who had just cleared immigration at the Arrival Bus Hall, allegedly pointed to his two companions and claimed they possessed the items.
An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer, who had been performing profiling duties at the checkpoint, heard the false allegations and immediately stopped all three travelers. The officer referred them for further checks, which ultimately found that they did not have the alleged bomb or vaporiser. The teenager was subsequently referred to the police at around 10.45pm and was later arrested for committing public nuisance.
ICA emphasized that security at Singapore’s checkpoints is a top priority and that any reports of security threats or contraband are taken very seriously. The authority stated that they will not hesitate to take action against those who make false or misleading claims, as false allegations can cause unnecessary alarm to the public.
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