Auxiliary policewoman found drowned in the banks of Sungai Tebrau

The body of a Singaporean auxiliary policewoman, believed to have drowned, was found in the banks of Sungai Tebrau Saturday morning.

She was identified as Wee Chui Lee, 40,

Earlier, the victim who was in uniform, was riding a motorcycle when it collided with another, causing her to fall into a swollen drain near the Seri Stulang Flats here on Thursday.

Strong water currents caused the body to end up in Sungai Tebrau where it was found about 11am.

South Johor Bahru police chief ACP Sulaiman Salleh said Wee's body was identified by her brother, Liang Foo.

In a statement, he said the body was sent to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital.

Those who witnessed the crash have been urged to contact investigating officer, Inspector Kamarul Azizee at 013-9711793 or the South Johor Bahru police headquarters hotline at 07-2218999.

-- BERNAMA