The Police are investigating 28 men and 10 women, aged between 14 and 39, for alleged non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 in two separate incidents at illegal public entertainment outlets.
The two incidents are as follows:
- On 16 May 2021, the Police conducted an operation at an industrial unit along Jalan Besar and found seven men and two women, aged between 20 and 27, allegedly consuming alcohol and socializing within the unit. Public entertainment and liquor were believed to have been provided at the venue without a valid licence. Karaoke equipment was found at the unit and seized by the Police. A 27-year-old man, believed to be the operator of the unit, will be investigated for offences under the Public Entertainments Act and Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015.
- On 22 May 2021, the Police conducted an operation at an office unit along Paya Lebar Road and found 21 men and eight women, aged between 14 and 39, allegedly consuming alcohol and socializing within the unit. Public entertainment and liquor were believed to have been provided at the venue without a valid licence. Karaoke equipment was found at the unit and seized by the Police. Four men, aged between 15 and 18, were arrested and will be investigated for suspected drug-related offences. The 15-year-old man, believed to be the operator of the unit, will also be investigated for offences under the Public Entertainments Act and Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015.
Investigations are ongoing for both incidents.
The offences of providing public entertainment and supplying liquor without a valid licence each carry a fine of up to $20,000.
Members of the public are advised to take the prevailing safe distancing measures seriously. For non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.
The Police take a stern view of abusive and irresponsible behaviours relating to the flouting of safe distancing measures and offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Office unit along Jalan Besar
Office unit along Paya Lebar Road
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
29 May 2021 @ 3:10 PM