SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Investigations are ongoing over a bomb threat against the Paya Lebar Air Base, which was posted online and later determined to be fake.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, a Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) spokesperson said the Republic of Singapore Air Force was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat at the airbase on Jan 23.
“No threat was identified,” said the spokesperson, adding that precautionary measures were taken and bomb sweeps were conducted at the airbase.
The fake bomb threat was posted on a Reddit sub-forum dedicated to national service, with text claiming that a bomb would be detonated within the airbase at a specific time and date.
Screenshots of the post, seen by The Straits Times, also named specific locations within the military base and mentioned the names of commanders.
The post has since been removed.
Investigations are ongoing, said MINDEF, adding that perpetrators of fake bomb threats may be charged under Section 268A of the Penal Code – communicating false information of a harmful thing. -- The Straits Times/ANN
