| By Shuli Sudderuddin |
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.
oh man! i received the sms from 2 of my friends. but thank God, i ignore it cos if it have come to bomb singapore, the singapore sure be gone. the government sure will be there to advice us to take some measure. ZZZZZZ
but on the other hand, my another fren go n try sms "2009" and send to 79777. she gt free tix to singapore flyer. i sms it too. but crazy eh left 1 more weekend onli.
