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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg |
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Police Take Stern View Against Those Who
Organise And Participate In Illegal Assemblies |
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On 25 Aug 2007, a group of Myanmese dressed
in similar white attire had assembled around Orchard MRT Station. |
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The intent of the assembly, which did not
have a police permit, was to show support for fellow Myanmese who had
been protesting back in Myanmar. |
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After assembling at Orchard MRT, members of
the assembly divided themselves into smaller groups and started a
procession in the direction of City Hall MRT. |
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Police investigations thus far suggest that
the assembly was organised through the short messaging service (SMS). |
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Police are currently investigating into the
incident. A total of 23 subjects are now assisting Police in
investigations, including three who are believed to have initiated the
series of SMS messages. |
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Police have also received reports that there
will be another similar assembly and procession this weekend. On this,
Police would like to remind the public that they should not participate
in an assembly or procession that does not have a permit as it is an
offence to do so. |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
1 SEPTEMBER 2007 @11.30AM |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media Release 1
Sep 2007 |
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Police investigating illegal
Myanmese assembly at Orchard MRT Station