The Police have arrested two youths, both aged 17, for their involvement in a case of public nuisance.
On 8 February 2020, a police report was lodged over a video which showed one of the youths drinking two bottles of unpurchased drinks at an NTUC supermarket and then placing them back on a refrigerated shelf. One of the youths later uploaded the video on to his private Instagram account.However, an acquaintance recorded a copy of the video and circulated it online. This caused public alarm and concern.
The two youths will be charged in court on 9 April 2020 with the offence of public nuisance with common intention.Anyone convicted of public nuisance, punishable under Section 290 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, will be liable, on the first conviction, to imprisonment for a term of up to three months, or with fine of up to $2,000 or both.
The Police will not tolerate any actions that stoke undue public alarm, especially during this period of heightened sensitivity.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 April 2020 @ 10:40 AM