The Police have arrested 32 women, aged between 18 and 40, during a two-day enforcement operation against massage establishments and public entertainment outlets along Tanjong Pagar Road, South Bridge Road, and Magazine Road on 18 and 19 April 2019.
During the enforcement operation conducted by Central Police Division, three unlicensed massage establishments were detected. Seven women, aged between 24 and 40, were arrested for offences under Women’s Charter. Five women, aged between 26 and 39, were also arrested for offences under Women’s Charter and Immigration Act.
Two public entertainment outlets were also found to have contravened licensing conditions. 20 women, aged between 18 and 37, were arrested for offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.
Investigations are ongoing.
Actions will be taken against the operators for flouting the rules and regulations under the Massage Establishment Act and Public Entertainment Act. The Police takes a serious view of anyone involved in criminal activities and will continue to take tough enforcement actions against those found breaking the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
22 April 2019 @ 2:00 PM