Bomb threat at Xinmin Secondary School leads to arrest of 15-year-old girl
The threat led to the evacuation of students and staff on Aug 13, but no suspicious items were found at the school. This article ( Bomb threat at Xinmin Secondary School leads to arrest of 15-year-old girl ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
On August 13, Xinmin Secondary School in Hougang experienced a bomb threat that caused an evacuation. The threat turned out to be a hoax, allowing students and staff to remain unharmed and return to normal school activities later that day. Police confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old girl on August 18, though they did not provide further details.
If found guilty, she could face up to seven years in jail, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both. The incident involved the communication of false information about a harmful item, with potential severe consequences if proven true.
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