Singapore Thwarts Teen's Planned Terror Attack in Tampines

A 17-year-old was arrested weeks before executing a knife attack influenced by Islamic State ideology.

Authorities detained the self-radicalised youth under the Internal Security Act, preventing an attack targeting non-Muslim males.
The teen planned to use simple weapons, like a kitchen knife or scissors, to maximize harm in a high-traffic area near Tampines West Community Centre.
His radicalisation began online in August 2023, influenced by extremist content following the Hamas-Israel conflict.
The youth aspired to join Islamic State in Syria but shifted to a local attack due to travel difficulties.
Family and friends were unaware of his plans, as he used VPNs and code words to hide his activities.