19-year-old arrested over SMS hoax about possible terrorist attack in Bugis

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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/410609/1/.html

19-year-old arrested over SMS hoax about possible terrorist attack in Bugis
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 21 February 2009 1908 hrs

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SINGAPORE : Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with an SMS hoax suggesting a terrorist attack in the Bugis area in downtown Singapore.

Police said that since Friday night, a text message was being circulated around Singapore about a possible terrorist attack in the busy Bugis area.

Several callers to Channel NewsAsia also said they had received the SMS.

Although there was no credible evidence of such an attack, Police said they still took the necessary precautions to enhance security in the area.

Police assure the public there is no cause for alarm as investigations showed the SMS was unsubstantiated.

But it is also giving a stern warning to those who perpetuate such hoaxes, adding that they will not hesitate to take action against them. - CNA/ms

 

[The_Hustler]

Catch this type ikan billis hands legs fast fast... catch Mas Selamat hands legs all soft soft.

 

[singveld]

bad idea to use sms to make a hoax.

 

[Ah Guan]

This NS slave is damn stupid. SMS can be traced so easily

Maybe he is too young to remember the similiar hoax which went around in 2001 about Holland V?

That time the perpertrator got away with a warning... Now WKS's poodles will sure tekan this guy jialat jialat

 

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http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_341414.html

Arrested for terrorist SMS hoax
By Shuli Sudderuddin

POLICE yesterday arrested a 19-year old Singaporean male youth in connection with an SMS hoax suggesting a terrorist attack in the Bugis area.
The police have been receiving multiple calls from last Friday informing them of an SMS that was circulating.

The SMS, which had several variations, stated that terrorists were planning to bomb the Bugis area and that there were many policemen there. It advised the public to avoid the area.

Said a police spokesman yesterday: 'Although there was no credible evidence to suggest such an attack at that point in time, we took the information seriously and immediately put in place necessary precautions to enhance security in the area.

'We would like to assure the public that there is no cause for alarm as investigations have revealed that the SMS was indeed unsubstantiated.'

He stressed that the police take a very stern view against anyone who attempts to cause undue public alarm or fear in such a manner and will not hesitate to take action against such perpetrators.

Anyone found guilty of such an offence may face a maximum of one year's imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

At Bugis Junction on Saturday afternoon, it was business as usual although some shopkeepers said it was slightly less crowded than on a normal one.