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Crack down on a Transnational Vehicle Theft Syndicate
In May last year, 30 vehicles reported stolen in Malaysia, were recovered in Singapore. Through close co-operation with the Royal Malaysian Police, the Singapore Police established that the stolen vehicles had been smuggled into Singapore by several transnational syndicates. The vehicles were part of illegal shipping consignments meant for Africa, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. In this episode, we watch how police cracked down on one such Transnational Vehicle Theft Syndicate, in Singapore.
Murder at Whampoa Drive.
The Special Investigation Section is one of the premier investigation units in the CID. It's a dedicated unit tasked to solve major and specialized crimes including Murder.In the 2007 "Whampoa Drive" murder, the culprit, a teenager, confessed he'd killed the victim, but the confession marked the beginning rather than the end of investigations for the SIS. It was the duty of the SIS to find answers to pertinent questions like "Did the boy act alone?" or "Was there a Mastermind?" Watch how the SIS officers investigated the Murder to make sure no stones were left unturned.
Public Education - How Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) E-services can help you?
Though a case where the ICA arrested a courier for a Malaysian forged card syndicate, we see how we can make use of two ICA's e-services to check and verify the validity of NRICs and immigration passes.
Snatch Theft.
A serial snatch theft targeted vulnerable women around Redhill neighbourhoods. See how Police solved the case through meticulous investigations and dogged determination.
Illegal Online Soccer Betting.
During the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, many punters may lay their bets with illegal bookies and illegal online soccer betting operators. See how it does not pay to bet illegally!
PUBLIC EDUCATION - Electronic Police Centre (ePC).
You do not have to make a trip down to the Police station to lodge a police report of non-urgent cases. Tune in to Crime Watch on how to lodge a police report via internet using the Electronic Police Centre (ePC) at SPF's website.
"Dead man tells no tales?"
In this episode, we watch how the deceased's tissue became an important piece of evidence for Police to unravel the cause of his death.
"Moving ATM" i.e. Taxi Robbery.
Through a case, we see how the close cooperation between taxi drivers and the Police managed to lead to the arrest of the robber who described taxi drivers as "moving ATMs" within three hours!
House Breaking and Theft by Night and Day.
In this episode, we watch how the Police tracked down a serial burglar who had terrorised 42 shops in Chinatown.
Public Education - Declare or not to declare?
Do you know that you cannot bring in certain items into Singapore unless you have applied and granted permits from the Police's Licensing Division? In this segment, we show the prohibited items that were commonly seized and confiscated by the Police and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
Bogus Photographer".
Do you dream of earning quick bucks and gaining instant fame? In this episode of CrimeWatch, see how the Police tracked down the "bogus" photographer who preyed on young females dreaming to be models.
"Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles".
Be considerate and give way to emergency vehicles. Failing to do so may cause you not only a fine and demerit points but more importantly loss of precious lives. See how an inconsiderate driver nearly caused a tragic when he failed to give way to a SCDF ambulance responding to an emergency call.
"Free transportation"
In this episode, we see how police officers' vigilance led to the arrest of those responsible for a series of motorcycle theft.
Feature on Public Transport Security Command (TransCom)
In this episode, we provide an insight into TransCom, set up to ensure the safety and security of the public land transport system and its users, as well as training of TransCom's officers for effective response and management of incidents in the public land transport system.We also see how TransCom's officers arrested a barefooted thief while patrolling at a MRT station.
"Fake government salesman".
In this episode, we see how the Airport Police Division's officers arrested the culprit who posed as a government official and convinced his victims to pay him first for "confiscated" IT/electronic items but never fulfilled the promise to deliver the said products.
Feature on Safety and Security Watch Groups.
Security is everyone's responsibility and not just the Police. See how the SSWGs, set up to fight crime and terrorism, worked closely with the Police to prevent a mock terrorist attack at Shenton Way.
"Serial Housebreaker" and "Serial Molester" Nabbed
In this episode, we see how the Police tracked down a serial housebreaker. Also, in this segment, we watch how two members of public helped the Police to arrest a serial molester who terrorised young girls in Bedok.
In this final episode of Crimewatch, learn how scheming scams prey on peoples' vulnerability.
In the "Cyber Love Trap" segment, watch how a female victim was blinded by 'love' by a 'virtual online boyfriend-predator' where she lost her savings and more!If you were informed that you had won a lottery, would you fall for it or would you do some verification? Learn what you should do to avoid falling for such "Lottery Scam".
