SINGAPORE : The Government is considering the tightening of
security around Pulau Tekong after three armed robbers recently
landed on the island.
The robbers, who fled from Johor Baru and landed on the island,
triggered a massive 56-hour manhunt involving some 700 policemen
and soldiers.
Among the measures being considered are
erecting physical barriers like fences which have been used
successfully along other parts of the northern coast, and
additional coast guard patrols and surveillance sites around the
island.
But speaking about incursions by sea in general, the Government
said prevention was only part of the formula.
Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee, Senior Minister of State for Home
Affairs, said: "However, it is not possible to ensure that no
intruder will ever slip in.This is especially so with our close
proximity to Malaysia which at some points are as close as 400
metres. Thus it is important we also have in place a response
system to deal with such intrusions." - CNA
