The Police have arrested 24 men, aged between 20 and 48, for being suspected members of unlawful societies.
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Central Police Division, Tanglin Police Division and Jurong Police Division made the arrests during an island-wide enforcement operation conducted between 21 December and 24 December 2020. Proactive checks were conducted at various congregation hotspots and shopping malls to suppress secret society activities at these locations. The Police will continue to monitor the situation and step up enforcement operations island-wide during the year-end festive season to deter gang activities that threaten public safety.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Anyone found guilty of being members of an unlawful society under section 14(3) of the Societies Act shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both.
The Police have zero tolerance towards secret society activities and will not hesitate to take action against those who choose to be associated with gangs and blatantly disregard the law. Members of the public are advised to steer clear of secret society activities and to report those engaging in such unlawful activities to the Police immediately.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
24 December 2020 @ 6:00 PM