Anyone come across about a sms hoax saying that bugis might have a terriost bomb attack over the weekend??? This's the report from channelnews asia..
19-year-old arrested over SMS hoax about possible terrorist attack in Bugis
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia Posted: 21 February 2009 1908 hrs
SINGAPORE : Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with an SMS hoax suggesting a terrorist 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
19-year-old arrested over SMS hoax about possible terrorist attack in Bugis
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia Posted: 21 February 2009 1908 hrs
SINGAPORE : Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with an SMS hoax suggesting a terrorist 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
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