The Police have arrested three men, aged between 45 and 62, for being members of an unlawful society in relation to an incident where gang slogans were heard during a funeral procession.
A video capturing the incident was circulated online. Police investigations revealed that the men, who are secret society members, had allegedly chanted gang slogans and displayed gang hand signs to show off their secret society affiliation during a funeral procession along Havelock Road on 26 May 2021. Police investigations are ongoing. Police are also looking into potential breaches of COVID-19 safe distancing measures during the funeral procession.
Any person who is a member, or acts as a member of an unlawful society under section 14(3) of the Societies Act, shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both. Anyone convicted for contravening a control order under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 will be liable, on first conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.
The Police have zero tolerance towards secret society activities and will not hesitate to take firm action against those who are associated with gangs and blatantly disregard the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
28 May 2021 @ 10:25 PM