Three American brothers, Albert (25), Alexis (21), and Alejandro (18) Martinez-Arizala, have pleaded guilty to carrying knives during a confrontation at Orchard Plaza in Singapore. They were on holiday and had issues at an ATM which led to a delay. Albert received a six-week jail sentence, Alexis four weeks, and Alejandro a 14-day detention order.
Brothers Albert, Alejandro and Alexis Martinez-Arizala arriving at the State Courts on Sept 5, 2024. SINGAPORE — Three American brothers, who were in Singapore on holiday, have pleaded guilty to having knives with them at Orchard Plaza during a confrontation.
While waiting, Alexis and Alejandro found themselves at Tai Heng Teochew Porridge Stall, which is at level one of Orchard Plaza. A man who identified himself as the boyfriend of one of the women then approached the two brothers and asked them if they knew his girlfriend. They said they did not, but added that they were trying to get to know her.DPP Loy said that at least three passers-by, who noticed the uproar, intervened to de-escalate the situation.
When the trio met up, Alexis and Alejandro lied and said that they were attacked by five people for leaning on a partition at a food stall. The two younger brothers said they wanted to confront them.Concerned about being outnumbered, Alejandro suggested that they arm themselves. The worker replied that he was only a worker, and told them to go away. A co-owner of the stall who noticed the weapons alerted the police.
Police officers spotted Alexis and Alejandro at the mall some time around 9.20am, and all three brothers were placed under arrest around 12pm.
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