The Police have arrested two men aged 25 and 27, for an offence of Public Nuisance under the Penal Code after they left three bags unattended at Aljunied MRT station.
On 26 May 2017 at 9.52 am, the Police were alerted to a case of unattended bags at the concourse of Aljunied MRT station. The three bags were later established to contain only food and household items.
Officers from the Bedok Police Division and Public Transport Security Command, with the assistance of SMRT staff, traced and detained the owners of the bags at Aljunied MRT station at about 10.15 am. Preliminary investigations revealed that the two men had intentionally left their bags at the concourse area while they went to the toilet. Police investigations are still ongoing.
The Police treat all security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against anyone who intentionally cause public alarm.
The Police would also like to remind the public not to leave personal belongings unattended and to report any suspicious items or behaviour to the MRT staff or the Police immediately.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 May 2017 @ 9:40 PM