The Police have arrested 24 men aged between 18 and 68 in a series of operations conducted at Geylang from Friday 26 February 2016, to Sunday morning, 28 February 2016.
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department, Bedok Division, and the Central Narcotics Bureau launched raids at coffeeshops, entertainment outlets and back alleys at Geylang resulting in the arrests. The subjects were arrested in connection with illegal public gaming and for being suspected members of unlawful societies.
Gambling related paraphernalia were also seized in the raids, including chips, dice and playing mats.
Investigations are ongoing.
For gaming in a public place, persons may be fined up to $5000 or imprisoned up to six months or both upon conviction.
For promoting gaming in a public place, persons may be fined not less than $20,000 and up to $200,000, and imprisoned up to five years upon conviction.
Any person who is a member of an unlawful society may be fined up to $5,000 or imprisoned up to 3 years or both upon conviction.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
28 February 2016 @ 7:00 PM