82 persons were arrested in Geylang for various offences during a 7-day multi-agency joint operation that ended in the early morning of 6 November 2017.
The operation was led by Bedok Police Division and involved enforcement officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Singapore Customs, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Central Narcotics Bureau and Health Sciences Authority. The operation covered the streets and hotels located in Geylang.
Six men aged between 20 and 65 were arrested for various offences which included peddling of contraband cigarettes and illegal health products such as cough mixtures and sleeping pills. $1600/- worth of illegal health products were seized. Three women aged between 31 to 33 were also arrested for vice-related offences committed in residential units.
During the public gaming raid, 65 men aged between 16 and 68 were arrested for promoting public gaming, gaming in public, possession of offensive weapon, drug-related offences and offences under the Immigration Act. Eight men aged between 30 and 38 were also arrested under the Secret Society Act.
Investigations against all suspects are ongoing.
Commander of Bedok Police Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police Tan Tin Wee expressed his appreciation to all the agencies involved for their strong support and commended the officers for their professionalism and excellent teamwork which led to a successful operation.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 November 2017 @ 8:25 PM