Local Canoeist Thanks Singapore Police For Help
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - A local canoeist who recently participated in a Singapore kayak race wished to thank the police there for help after some of his personal belongings including cash were lost during a practice session.

Even though the lost items are yet to be recovered, he was impressed with the Singapore police who helped him during the ordeal.

"They did their best in trying to find the thief and recover my personal belongings. They even said they will contact me in Brunei Darussalam if they manage to nab the culprits," he said.

He said he lost two mobile phones, some cash and a camera amounting to $3,000. He also lost his wallet containing his credit cards and driving licence.

"Other competitors and officers were normally stationed at our camp. However, they went away for a few moments. And when I returned from practice, I could not find my belongings anymore," he said.

He pinned his hope that the culprit would be nabbed later by the Singapore police.

The victim participated in the Singapore National Canoeing Championship 2005with three other canoeists to gauge their performance for the upcoming SEA Games in the Philippines.

The event was participated by members of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

A total of 16 events were contested in the championship - open men and women in 1000m, 500m, 200m and 10,000m. Brunei kayakers have dominated the sporting event in the region. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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