The Archive · 1938

Four Further Robberies

A gang of six men robbed 65 Singapore Road at 2 o'clock yesterday morning, after rousing the occupants. The men, two of whom displayed pistols, got loot valued at about $400 and consisting of money, jewellery and clothing. They escaped, and no shots were fired, In broad daylight yesterday morning, two other robbers entered 47 Wuhu Road, near Canton Road, and stole a wallet containing $22 in notes. One of the men was armed, but did not shoot. The pair escaped.

In a series of raids starting yesterday morning, the French Police rounded up thirty suspects at several places. No arms or ammunition were found, however. Five of the group are expected to be charged in court with being members of a terrorist gang, while the rest are found to be not concerned and will be released.

One of the persons arrested on the previous day by the French Police was said to have been involved in a murder at 146 Route Conty in October last year,

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