The Police are investigating ten men, aged between 31 and 70, for allegedly gambling in public.
On 28 January 2021, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division conducted an operation along Hougang St 61 and the ten men were allegedly found to be gambling in two pavilions. The ten men are being investigated for offences under the Common Gaming Houses Act. Cash amounting to S$400 and gambling-related paraphernalia were seized as case exhibits.
Under the Common Gaming Houses Act, the offence of gaming in a public place is punishable with a fine not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both. The offence of instigating, promoting or facilitating gaming in a public place is liable, on conviction, to a fine between S$20,000 and S$200,000, and to imprisonment of up to five years.
Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police Zed Teo said: “Police will continue to uphold law and order in our neighbourhoods and will take firm action against such illicit activities. Those found engaging in illegal gambling activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law.”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
31 January 2021 @ 7:10 PM