Woodlands North Station. Photo: trisatan tan / Shutterstock.com Singapore's police and several government agencies will conduct a large-scale multi-agency security exercise at Woodlands North Station on November 11, with activities continuing into the early hours of November 12.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) will take part in the exercise at the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Woodlands North Station, located at No. 1 Woodlands North Coast Road.
According to an advisory issued by the Singapore Police Force on Tuesday, November 10, the exercise will begin at 3 p.m. on November 11 and continue until 2 a.m. on November 12.
Authorities warned that blank ammunition and pyrotechnics will be used during the operation. People in the surrounding area may therefore hear loud noises and notice an increased presence of police and other Home Team officers.
Cordons and signs marked "Exercise-in-Progress" will be placed around the designated area to identify the exercise zone.
The public has been advised to stay away from restricted areas and follow instructions given by officers on the ground. Police also stressed that residents and visitors should not be alarmed by the sounds or activities, which are part of the planned exercise.
Anyone seeking further information can contact the Singapore Police Force hotline.
The exercise will take place at Woodlands North, the Singapore-side station of the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link, a cross-border rail project designed to connect Singapore with Johor Bahru in Malaysia.
The advisory does not indicate any change to normal public transport operations or announce a suspension of services.