2 More Spitting Cases on Lift, This Time at Punggol & AMK; 12YO & 17YO Identified to be the Culprits

Just a week ago, there was news that some inconsiderate “prankster” spat on the lift buttons at Rumbia LRT Station.

Yep, I’m talking about this.

Disgusting, I know.

Many netizens kept complaining about how inconsiderate this person was, especially during a critical time like this where the COVID-19 is spreading rampantly. Some even called for the arrest of such a prankster to teach him or her a lesson.

And while you may think that no such thing would ever happen again, especially considering the fact that so many people were condemning the act, you’re wrong, because it did happen again.

Once again, it’s by people who use Tiktok instead of Facebook.

2 More Spitting Cases on Lift, This Time at Punggol & AMK; 12YO & 17YO Identified to be the Culprits

According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), spittle was found on the mirrors and buttons inside lifts in Punggol and Ang Mo Kio.

Two boys aged 12 and 17 years old are currently under investigation for their suspected involvement in the two separate cases.

The Punggol incident was reported on 23 February, just three days after the first case at Rumbia LRT Station was made known to the public. The report stated that spittle was found inside the lifts of apartment blocks located along Punggol Walk.

Two days later on 25 February, police received another report saying that spittle was found inside the lifts of blocks at Ang Mo Kio Street 32.

Authorities immediately set out to find the culprits, and through ground enquiries and images from police cameras, they managed to identify the two boys.

Yes, we’re talking about these cameras:

Police Responds

The police said, “These incidents had caused alarm and annoyance at a time when Singapore is dealing with the COVID-19 situation, and infections can spread indirectly through contaminated surfaces.

“The police take a serious view of such inconsiderate and irresponsible behaviour, especially in the current COVID-19 situation. Everyone needs to play their part by observing good personal hygiene and being socially responsible.”

I really don’t understand why there is a need to carry out such an abhorrent act. 

If convicted of causing public nuisance, one can be subjected to a fine of a maximum of $2,000. If the act causes common injury, danger or annoyance to people, one can be subjected to a jail term of up to three months and a fine of up to $2,000.

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So remember everyone, please play your part in keeping Singapore clean and safe, especially during this critical period.

We can always sanitise our hands and wash them with soap and water. Make sure you don’t touch your face with your hands either.

And remember, it’s all fun and games until someone really gets hurt.