Singapore
Mar 5, 2010
3 suspects held for robbery
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THREE men, aged between 20 to 22 years, were arrested on Friday for suspected involvement in several robbery cases involving victims who are foreign workers. Since January, several similiar cases of robbery had been reported in the Ang Mo Kio, Hougang and Yishun housing estates. In most of the cases, the suspects would assault the victims before fleeing with their cash and valuables, including mobile phones and jewellery. Following the reports, extensive police enquiries were conducted to identify and catch the suspects. Ambushes were also conducted at various locations. The officers' efforts eventually led to the arrest of the three suspects at Yishun MRT station at about 6.45 pm on Friday. Two mobile phones and a work permit, believed to be stolen items, were recovered from the suspects' possession and seized as case exhibits. The suspects will be charged in court on Saturday. If convicted, they face a jail sentence of up to 14 years.
Mar 5, 2010
3 suspects held for robbery
<!-- by line --> By Reico Wong
<!-- end by line -->
THREE men, aged between 20 to 22 years, were arrested on Friday for suspected involvement in several robbery cases involving victims who are foreign workers. Since January, several similiar cases of robbery had been reported in the Ang Mo Kio, Hougang and Yishun housing estates. In most of the cases, the suspects would assault the victims before fleeing with their cash and valuables, including mobile phones and jewellery. Following the reports, extensive police enquiries were conducted to identify and catch the suspects. Ambushes were also conducted at various locations. The officers' efforts eventually led to the arrest of the three suspects at Yishun MRT station at about 6.45 pm on Friday. Two mobile phones and a work permit, believed to be stolen items, were recovered from the suspects' possession and seized as case exhibits. The suspects will be charged in court on Saturday. If convicted, they face a jail sentence of up to 14 years.
