According to Indonesian news reports, six terror suspects, aged 19 to 46, were arrested on Friday morning (Aug 5) by Indonesia's counter-terrorism squad, Special Detachment 88.

The group had planned to fire a rocket from Batam and were allegedly targeting Marina Bay. The suspects are said to have links to Bahrun Naim which is allegedly responsible for attacks in Jakarta earlier this year.

Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) responded to media queries and said its agencies were coordinating closely with Indonesia since the discovery of the attack plot.

This is MHA's full response:

In response to media queries, MHA is aware that plans were being made by the six terror suspects arrested by the Indonesian Authorities. Our security agencies have been coordinating closely with the Indonesian authorities since the discovery of this attack plot, to monitor the activities of the group and to apprehend those involved. We are grateful for the good co-operation by the Indonesian authorities and their actions to apprehend the group.

In response to this threat and the prevailing security situation Police and other agencies have been stepping up inland and border security measures.

This development highlights the seriousness of the terrorism threat to Singapore, and the importance of the SGSecure national movement. The public are advised to remain vigilant.

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