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On 21 December 2025 at about 7.10am, the Police received a call for assistance regarding a suspicious item at St Joseph’s Church located at 620 Upper Bukit Timah Road. 

A 26-year-old Singaporean man was subsequently arrested under Regulation 8(2)(a) of the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the man had allegedly staged the incident by placing a self-fabricated item which resembled an improvised explosive device within the church premises. He is believed to have acted alone and there is currently no evidence to suggest that it was a religiously motivated attack or an act of terror.

The man will be charged in court on 22 December 2025 with an offence under Regulation 8(2)(a) of the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations. An application will be made to have him remanded for psychiatric evaluation. The offence carries a penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000, or both. 

Members of the public are reminded to be vigilant at all times. Anyone with information on suspicious persons or activities can contact the Police at 999, SMS to 70999, or submit the information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness or report it via the SGSecure mobile application.