42-year-old man allegedly locks gate of Pasir Ris unit, leaves note beside door
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
The main gate of a residential unit at Pasir Ris Drive 1 was secured with a bicycle lock, and a debtor's note was pasted on the wall.
The police said in a statement that they were alerted to the case on March 13 at about 6.15pm.
The identity of the man was discovered upon further investigation and he was subsequently arrested on March 14.
Three bicycle locks with keys, an exercise book, a black marker, scotch tape and a mobile phone were seized as case exhibits.
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 for loanshark harassment activities" and that perpetrators "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.
The public can call '999' if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
