Law Enforcement Activity news in Orchard Road Singapore
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Six women to face charges over unpermitted assemblies, including pro-Palestinian procession
Six women in Singapore, aged 22 to 36, will be charged in court on Wednesday under the Public Order Act for their alleged involvement in unpermitted public assemblies and processions. The activities relate to the pro-Palestinian cause and the death penalty, including a procession along Orchard Road towards the Istana and a protest outside the State Courts.
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Singapore crime prevention awards honour 10 organisations; new Cyber Cop volunteer scheme launched
Ten organisations were recognised at the second National Crime Prevention Council awards held at Marina Bay Sands on September 4. The council also announced a pilot Cyber Cop scheme with about 100 trained volunteers working with police since August to detect suspicious online activity.
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Private-hire driver fined S$650 for touting at HarbourFront Centre taxi stand
A private-hire driver, Steven Gan Teck Guan, was fined S$650 for loitering at a taxi stand at HarbourFront Centre to solicit passengers without a booking. The case came to light after a passenger complained about being quoted a premium fare on the Grab app. Gan contested the charge but was convicted based on CCTV evidence.