‘Samurai’ who boarded MRT train arrested
SINGAPORE — The man who boarded an MRT train with a samurai sword this afternoon (Dec 16) was arrested at 12.45pm around Bugis MRT station, SMRT said.
The 'samurai' as seen on the MRT at Dhoby Ghaut station today. Photo: Twitter user @swirlsof
SINGAPORE — The man who boarded an MRT train with a samurai sword this afternoon (Dec 16) was arrested at 12.45pm around Bugis MRT station, SMRT said.
In a Facebook post, SMRT said: “We have been alerted of the incident which took place at 12.30pm at Paya Lebar MRT station where a male passenger dressed in a samurai outfit jumped the fare gate and brought a samurai sword on board our train.”
Police were informed immediately and the male passenger was arrested about 15 minutes later.
“Passenger safety is our priority and we do not tolerate abhorrent behaviour nor allow offensive weapons to be brought on our trains,” SMRT said.
The transport operator said commuters who witness such acts should activate the Emergency Communication Button, and the train captain would then report the situation to the Operations Control Centre. “Station staff at the nearest station will render immediate assistance and will alert the police and security staff,” said SMRT.
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