{
  "id": 8567427,
  "title": "SPF: 13 of 27 teenagers under investigation after Singapore Police Force and Land Transport Authority operation targets errant cyclists and nuisance calls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/spf-13-of-27-teenagers-under-investigation-after-singapore-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T00:03:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/spf-13-of-27-teenagers-under-investigation-after-singapore-police-force-and-land-transport-authority-operation-targets-errant-cyclists-and-nuisance-calls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Public feedback about nighttime nuisance led to checks that uncovered false phone messages, including vaping, gambling and bicycle offences",
  "key_points": [
    "27 teenagers aged 12 to 19 under investigation in Singapore",
    "SPF and LTA conduct joint operation targeting cycling violations and nuisance calls",
    "13 teenagers investigated for offenses including vaping and abusive communications"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The joint operation by SPF and LTA signals a tougher stance on nuisance behaviour by young cyclists, targeting not just cycling offences but also related issues like harassment and vaping.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}