PUBLISHED ONSeptember 18, 2026 7:43 AMBYSean LerA total of 13 teenagers are under investigation for various offences following an operation targeting errant teenage cyclists in Bukit Panjang on Sept 9.
Police said in a news release on Friday (Sept 18) afternoon that they conducted a joint enforcement operation with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) following feedback from members of the public about teenage cyclists causing a nuisance in the area at night.
Investigations also revealed that several of the teenage cyclists had made nuisance calls to the police emergency line (999) and used abusive words against police officers who responded to these calls.
That night, checks were conducted on a total of 27 teenagers, aged between 12 and 19. Of these, 13 individuals are being investigated for offences including harassment, public nuisance, illegal gambling, vape-related offences and active mobility violations.
Among them, a 13-year-old boy was arrested for public nuisance and is under investigation for making abusive communications towards a public servant.
The 12 remaining teenagers being investigated are:
The police said they take a serious view of any conduct that compromises public safety and order, including the making of nuisance calls to the police and the use of abusive words towards public servants in the course of their duties.
They added that firm action will be taken against those who make nuisance calls to the police and those who direct abusive words or behaviour towards public servants.
"The police and LTA will continue to conduct regular enforcement operations to address errant behaviour. Offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law."
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