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Police halt 27 teenage cyclists in Bukit Panjang enforcement operation
A joint police operation in Bukit Panjang resulted in the detention of 27 cyclists aged 12 to 19 following prank calls and abusive conduct towards officers. The enforcement action targeted errant cycling behaviour in the residential area.
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Police conducted a coordinated enforcement operation against teenage cyclists in the Bukit Panjang area on Tuesday, resulting in the detention of 27 individuals aged between 12 and 19 years old. The operation was centred around the vicinity of Petir Road, where officers targeted cyclists engaged in rule violations and unsafe riding practices.
According to police reports, the operation was triggered following prank calls made to the police and reports of abusive language directed at law enforcement officers by members of the cycling group. Authorities responded with a joint enforcement effort to address the disturbances and conduct checks on the cyclists involved.
All 27 individuals were stopped and checked during the operation. Details regarding specific charges or further action were not immediately disclosed, though police indicated that investigations would proceed based on findings from the enforcement action.
The operation underscores ongoing police efforts to maintain public order and safety in residential neighbourhoods across Singapore. Authorities have emphasized the importance of responsible behaviour on public roads and warned against abusing emergency services.