One arrested among 13 teenage cyclists being investigated for causing public nuisance: Police
The teenage cyclists were causing nuisance near 17 Petir Road on the night of Sept 9.
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a recent enforcement operation targeting 13 teenage cyclists accused of causing a public nuisance in Singapore. This joint operation between the Police Force (SPF) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) was carried out on September 9 near Petir Road, following complaints about the behavior of teenage cyclists in the area at night.
During the operation, SPF officers checked 27 teenagers aged between 12 and 19. Thirteen of them are now being investigated for various offenses. In addition to being arrested for public nuisance, the 13-year-old boy is also under investigation for making abusive communication towards a public servant. Three other teenagers, aged 12, 13, and 14, are under investigation for making false messages. Two older teenagers, aged 14 and 19, are being probed for riding bicycles without working handbrakes on public paths.
Five teenagers aged between 14 and 19 are being investigated for the handbrake offense. Additionally, an 18-year-old male is being investigated for gambling with an unlicensed gambling service provider or at an unlawful gambling place, while a 16-year-old female and two males aged between 16 and 19 are being investigated for possession of vaporizer.
The authorities emphasized their serious stance against any conduct that compromises public safety and order. They warned that the police will take firm action against those who make nuisance calls to the police or use abusive words or behavior towards public servants. The SPF and LTA stated that they will continue to conduct regular enforcement operations to address errant behavior, with offenders being dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.
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