The Police have arrested one woman and twelve men, aged between 21 and 42, in an enforcement operation conducted by Tanglin Police Division, targeting gambling activities along Namly Place on 12 March 2020.
During the operation, two men and a woman were arrested for managing a place used as a gaming house. The other 10 men were arrested for gaming in a common gaming house.
Investigations are ongoing.
Landlords are advised to ensure that tenants do not carry out gambling activities within their premises. Action will be taken against landlords or tenants who allow their premises to be used in gambling activities.
Under the Common Gaming Houses Act, any person gaming in public shall be liable to a fine of $5,000 or an imprisonment term of up to 6 months, or both. Investigations are ongoing.
The Police take a serious view on all forms of illegal gaming activities and will continue to take tough enforcement actions against those who are involved in such activities.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 March 2020 @ 3:30 PM