Suspicious item reported along Penang Road found to be toy resembling a grenade: Police
An area of the Istana Park has been cordoned off. Photo: Jason Quah/TODAY
SINGAPORE – Police had to temporarily close off a road near the Istana Park on Friday (Nov 3) afternoon, when a suspicious item resembling a hand grenade was found along Penang Road.
In a scare lasting around an hour, the police sealed off the surroundings at the junction of Penang Road and Penang Lane, near the Singapore Shopping Centre, while officers examined the object.
It was later found that the object is a toy resembling a grenade.
At around 4.20pm, the police had informed the public on its Twitter page that they "are attending to a case of a suspicious item reported along Penang Road".
"Please avoid the area and do not speculate on the cases,” the police said.
The police added that they will provide further updates on the situation.
Officers had to close off Penang Lane temporarily to facilitate police operations. At least three police vehicles were seen parked along Penang Lane, while police officers were directing the public to stay away from the area.
In an update at 5.20pm, the police said on its Facebook page that the suspicious item was established to be a toy resembling a grenade, and re-opened Penang Lane to traffic.
The Police are urging anyone with information on the case to call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
