In a period of heightened anxieties about terrorism (Jakarta bombings, the 27 radicalised Bangladeshis) a 22-year-old man just had to make things worse by threatening carry out an attack here.
According to a police statement, the man has been arrested for posting a threat on social media to bomb City Hall. He was nabbed shortly after a report was made on Jan 14.
The suspect was believed to have posted the comments as a hoax — but clearly it’s not a funny joke, especially when it comes to terrorism.
Investigations into the case are ongoing. Like the man who was arrested for making a false bomb threat at Golden Mile Tower, this young fellow could face a fine of up to $100,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.
