The Police have arrested six Singaporean men, aged between 52 and 70, in an enforcement operation conducted by Woodlands Police Division, targeting illegal gambling activities along Marsiling Lane on 14 June 2020.
During the operation, the men were arrested for illegal bookmaking and punting under the Betting Act. Cash amounting to more than S$1,600, a mobile phone and gambling-related paraphernalia were seized. Investigations are ongoing.
The Police are also investigating the men for breaching safe distancing measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Under the Betting Act, any person who bets with a bookmaker shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both. Any person who is found to be involved in bookmaking shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $20,000 and not more than $200,000, and shall also be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
The Police will continue to clamp down on criminal activities, including illegal gambling. Those found engaging in such activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. Members of the public are also advised to take the circuit breaker measures seriously.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 June 2020 @ 5:35 PM