26-year-old man arrested after trying to lock Boon Keng unit's gate with bicycle lock
A 26-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
The police said in a statement that they were alerted to the case at a residential unit at Upper Boon Keng Road.
A man was seen loitering outside the unit, attempting to lock its gate with a bicycle lock.
Officers identified and arrested the man.
Two bicycle locks, two debtor's notes, one pen and one mobile phone were seized as case exhibits.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in other cases of loanshark harassment.
For first time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, with up to five years' jail, and up to six strokes of the cane.
The police said they have zero tolerance against loanshark harassment activities: "Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance or disruption to public safety and security, will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law."
Members of the public are advised to stay away from loansharks and not work with or assist them in any way.
Call the police at ‘999’ if you suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
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