Man arrested for creating unnecessary public alarm.
On 24 Dec at about 1.45am, officers at Woodlands checkpoint were conducting checks on an arriving Malaysia-registered car when one of the passengers, a male Singaporean, allegedly told the officers that there was a bomb in the car. The area was immediately cordoned off and full resources were deployed to check the vehicle and all passengers. The 25-year-old man was subsequently arrested for making the uncalled-for remarks and is currently investigated by the Singapore Police Force for a possible offence under Regulation 8(1) of the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Regulations.
ICA treats all security threats at the checkpoints seriously. We will not hesitate to take actions against such irresponsible behaviour that not only created unnecessary public alarm but also inconvenienced other checkpoint users. Anyone found guilty of committing the offence may be liable to a fine of up to $100,000 or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both.