Police investigating protest banner incident at Gardens by the Bay
SINGAPORE - The police are investigating an incident where a banner was displayed at Gardens by the Bay calling for an end to Singapore's arms trade with Israel.
In a video clip circulated on several Instagram accounts, three individuals can be seen standing on the OCBC Skyway and unfurling a banner that said: «End SG - Israel arms trade». Singaporean adults need to pay $10 to enter the OCBC Skyway, while a ticket for foreigners costs $14.
The incident took place on the evening of April 15, according to a statement issued by the protesters. The identities and nationalities of the three protesters remain unclear.
In response to queries, the police said on April 16 that reports had been lodged, while a spokesman for Gardens by the Bay said it is aware of the incident and a police report has been filed. However, the spokesman said he could not comment further as police investigations are ongoing.
In a statement issued on April 15, the protesters said their actions were «in solidarity with... a global economic blockade across 50 cities to disrupt the global economy's indifference to the human rights abuses happening right before our eyes».