6 more suspects nabbed
POLICE have arrested six more suspects in connection with the
two cases of armed rioting at Bukit Panjang housing estate on Nov
8.
The suspects, aged 19 to 25 years, were rounded up by CID
officers in successive raids at Balestier and Bukit Batok early on
Thursday.
The latest arrests
bring to 12 the number of suspects who have been detained
for suspected involvement in gang-related activities. Police
investigations are on-going.
Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, Senior
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ng Boon Gay said: 'We understand
residents' concern arising from the attacks. We are working closely
with the local MPs and grassroots leaders to address residents'
concerns and will provide progressive updates on our
investigations. '
On Wednesday, Mr Ng warned that all gang behaviour would be
dealt with firmly and decisively. Offenders will face the full
brunt of the law, including the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions)
Act, which allows for detention without trial, Mr Ng said.
'Youth offenders involved in violent crimes must be warned that
they will not be treated lightly simply because of their age,' he
said in a statement on Wednesday. 'There is no excuse for violence
and no leniency for those who disregard the law.'
Action will also be taken against those who turn up at the
courts in force as a show of support for their fellow gangsters,
police further warned. The warnings came after six youths were
arrested over two cases of armed rioting in Bukit Panjang in a
24-hour swoop by CID officers.
-- ST
