Investigations ongoing on fake bomb threat against Paya Lebar Air Base: Mindef

SINGAPORE – Investigations are ongoing on a bomb threat against the Paya Lebar Air Base, which was posted online and later determined to be fake.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, a Mindef spokesperson said the RSAF was made aware of online posts alleging a bomb threat in Paya Lebar Air Base on Jan 23.

“No threat was identified,” said the spokesperson, adding that precautionary measures were taken and bomb sweeps were conducted at the air base.

Investigations are ongoing. Perpetrators of fake bomb threats may be charged under Section 268A of the Penal Code.