Eight teenagers face arrest in Singapore after a viral prank turned into a three-month campaign of late-night public nuisance targeting a residential home.
Police acted on Nov 12 to apprehend the youths, aged 12 to 15, following multiple reports lodged between September and November along Hougang Avenue 8, CNA reported. Investigators from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division used ground enquiries and closed-circuit television footage to identify the suspects.
Late-Night Door Knocking
The teenagers participated in an online challenge that involved visiting a specific housing unit late at night. They repeatedly knocked on doors and windows before fleeing into the dark, causing constant distress to the occupants and neighboring residents.
Four other male teenagers are assisting authorities with ongoing investigations. Officials continue working to identify additional individuals connected to the incident.
Police Warn of Prison and Fines for Public Nuisance
The Singapore Police Force issued a stern warning regarding the dangers of participating in disruptive online challenges. Authorities emphasized that perpetrators will face strict enforcement action for blatant disregard for the law.
“The police take a serious view of such acts of public nuisance that cause annoyance and distress to members of the public and will not hesitate to take firm action against those who blatantly disregard the law.”
Under current statutes, the offense of public nuisance carries penalties of up to three months in prison, a fine reaching S$2,000, or both.
Members of the public with relevant details can submit information online via the police i-Witness portal or contact the police hotline.
