A Punggol Sneak‑Pete: Two Men Dish Out a Fake Report
What many thought was a “killer litter” scare at a Punggol block one Tuesday evening turned out to be a classic case of smacking a mirror.
Police get the call
The local cop squad heard the alarming tip that a friend of a 25‑year‑old was allegedly smashed by a glass bottle that apparently blasted from Blk 227A Sumang Lane.
The twist—nobody’s hurt, and the culprit’s lies
When officers arrived, they started digging into a crime that looked like a “rash act” causing hurt. But after some quick digging, the Chinese word for “mistake” hit the headline: the couple’s injuries turned out to be self‑inflicted. The 35‑year‑old and his buddy, the 25‑year‑old, apparently conspired to feed the police a complete façade.
Police evidence
- Inconsistencies in the two men’s statements were flagged by officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division.
- Under the Public Service Act, telling officials what you know to be false is a crime – up to a year in jail, a $5,000 fine, or the two together.
- The cops admit they’d have been better off handling real emergencies than chasing down a prank.
What’s happening now
The investigation is still on, and if caught, the pair could face jail or a fine for spreading false information. Stay tuned for more updates on how this “litter‑my‑um” trick plays out.
