Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Singapore Police have announced enhanced security measures along Orchard Road, the city-state's busiest shopping belt, as large crowds of residents and visitors are expected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
According to a statement from the Singapore Police Force, from the evening of December 24, police personnel will be deployed in greater numbers to manage crowds along the approximately 1.2-kilometre stretch of Orchard Road. Crowd-control barricades and directional signage will be installed, while patrols in the area will be stepped up to ensure public safety and order.
They may conduct checks on bags and personal items when necessary, and members of the public are advised to cooperate to facilitate these checks. So...