Two teens arrested after locking CCK unit's gate with bicycle lock and splashing it with red paint

Two 17-year-old teenagers have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.

The police said in a statement that they were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Choa Chu Kang Street 62.

The main gate was locked with a bicycle lock and the unit was splashed with red paint.

Officers identified the teens and arrested them on the same day.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Those found guilty of loanshark harassment can be fined between $5,000 and $50,000, jailed for up to five years, and caned up to six strokes.

Members of the public are advised to stay away from loansharks and not work with or assist them in any way.

Call the police at '999' or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664 if you suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.