• Protagonist by M Fonds

    Fonds/Collection

  • 2023

    Record Date

  • 11/02/2023

    Broadcast/Release Date

  • 00:46:49

    Recorded Duration

  • English

    Recording Language

  • 2023000911

    Accession No.

  • Audiovisual

    Type

  • MXF XDCAM

    Format

  • Access permitted

    Conditions Governing Access

  • Use and reproduction require written permission from depositing agency/donor. Processing of reproduction request may require 7 working days.

    Conditions Governing Reproduction


  • Synopsis :

    The proliferation of crime earned Singapore the nickname “Chicago of the East” in the 70s. With gun smuggling and triad activities being commonplace, the Police found themselves dealing with gang conflicts and armed robberies on a daily basis. From the countless cases, Abdul Wahab Hassan and Mustapha Hassan stood out. The brothers started on petty crimes before progressing to armed robberies. A shoot-out at Labrador between Mustapha and a detective eventually landed Mustapha in police custody. But this was not a deterrent to older brother Wahab Hassan, who attempted a hospital siege just to rescue his brother.

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