Teenager Arrested Over Terrorist Attack Hoax

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, let me introduce to you a dumbass! A dumbass who thinks it would be funny to send messages about a terrorist attack here in Singapore. What a bloody moron! I say we cane this dumbass! What say you?

19-year-old arrested over SMS hoax about possible terrorist attack in Bugis
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia

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

Here is the exact SMS that was sent: "kindly spread the news to your friends if possile do nt go bugis these few days. Terrorists may plan bomb around that area. T msg was forwarded from my friend`s army friend who say so they`re already on 24hrs standby. not sure how true but a friend was at bugis today and there were really many policeman".