S'pore girl, 15, arrested in relation to Xinmin Sec School bomb hoax
Investigations ongoing.
On August 13, a 15-year-old female student was apprehended by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in connection with a false bomb threat at Xinmin Secondary School. According to the police, they were alerted to the incident around 8:20 am that day. Upon receiving the report, officers and school staff conducted a comprehensive search of the premises, but no suspicious items were discovered.
The offense of communicating false information regarding a harmful device is punishable by up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both. The police emphasized that they take all security threats seriously and are prepared to take action against those who intentionally spread false information about bomb threats.
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