23 Aug 2023 | 06:14 AM UTC
Singapore: Police responding to suspected bomb threat at the Environment Building on 40 Scotts Road Aug. 23
Police responding to suspected bomb threat at the Environment Building on 40 Scotts Road, Singapore, Aug. 23. Increased security ongoing.
Event
Police are responding to a suspected bomb threat at the Environment Building on 40 Scotts Road as of the afternoon of Aug. 23. Police evacuated the building at around 09:30 and have placed it on lockdown. Officials said no threat items were found during preliminary checks, and there are no known disruptions to operations at nearby buildings.
An increased security presence is likely at the Environment Building in the coming hours as investigations continue. Possible cordons and road closures may prompt localized traffic disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the affected area until police give the all-clear. Plan for possible localized traffic disruptions through the evening of Aug. 23; allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.