Volunteer nabbed after ‘explosive device’ found at Singapore church
A 26-year-old church volunteer was arrested after a suspicious item was found on the premises of St Joseph’s church in Bukit Timah, Singapore, on Sunday morning.
Singapore police said the man was arrested under anti-terrorism regulations.
A suspicious item at the church was reported at about 7.10am by a man who told police he had discovered the item in a drain within the church compound. He said he kept very still while holding on to it.
Police secured the area and evacuated the premises to ensure public safety. A military bomb squad was also activated to conduct further assessment.
“Following thorough checks, the item, which resembled an improvised explosive device, was assessed at about 10.40am to be three cardboard rolls and wires taped with black tape, with no explosive…
