On 8 June 2022, Bedok Police Division presented the Public Spiritedness Award to three members of the public. Three organisations were also commended for their strong community partnership with the Police.
Duty Unpaid Cigarettes
On 26 September 2021, Mr Woon Song Khoon assisted the Police in the arrest of two men for a case of possession of duty-unpaid cigarettes.
Mr Woon witnessed the men unloading boxes from a van and behaving suspiciously near Block 318 Tampines Street 33. He had observed the driver passing two boxes believed to be contraband cigarettes, to the men before driving off. Mr Woon provided crucial information to the Police, which led to the arrest of the two subjects.
Outrage of Modesty
On 25 October 2021, Mr Lee Kum Yew and Mr Noor Sazleigh Bin Noor Mohamed assisted the Police in the arrest of a man for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty along Jalan Loyang Besar. Mr Lee had heard cries for help and gave chase to a man who was seen running away. While giving chase, he called the Police and provided timely updates on the man’s whereabouts.
At the same time, Mr Noor Sazleigh was driving past when he saw the man being chased by Mr Lee. Mr Lee briefly shared what happened and Mr Noor Sazleigh joined the chase in his car.
The man was finally detained by the two individuals and handed over to the Police.
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