SPF: 13 of 27 teenagers under investigation after Singapore Police Force and Land Transport Authority operation targets errant cyclists and nuisance calls
Public feedback about nighttime nuisance led to checks that uncovered false phone messages, including vaping, gambling and bicycle offences
Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a joint operation at Petir Road on September 9, 2026, to investigate 27 teenagers aged 12 to 19. Thirteen of the teenagers are being investigated for various offences, including nuisance calls, false messages, gambling, vaping, and cycling violations. LTA officers seized seven non-compliant bicycles during the operation and spoke to the teenagers about cycling rules and safety guidelines.
The investigation revealed that some teenagers made nuisance calls to the Police Emergency line, using abusive language towards responding officers. Thirteen of the teenagers, aged between 12 and 19, are now under investigation for different offences. One 13-year-old boy was arrested for public nuisance under the Penal Code and is also being investigated for allegedly making abusive communications towards a public servant under the Protection from Harassment Act.
Three teenagers aged 12 to 14 face allegations of making false messages, while three others aged 16 to 19 are being investigated for possessing vaporizers, with the investigation ongoing under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act 1993. The operation aimed to raise awareness about cycling rules and guidelines, as nuisance calls can waste police resources and hinder their ability to respond to genuine emergencies.
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