The Police are investigating nine men and three women, aged between 20 and 30, for alleged non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
On 15 June 2021 at about 12.35am, the Police received information that an unlicensed KTV was in operation at Woodlands Industrial Park E1. When officers arrived, they found 12 persons allegedly socialising at the location. Public entertainment and liquor were also believed to have been provided at the unit without a valid licence. Karaoke equipment, liquor bottles and beer cans found at the unit were seized for investigations.
A 30-year-old man, who was one of the 12 persons found in the unit, is believed to be the unit’s operator and will be investigated for supplying liquor without a valid licence under Section 4(1) of the Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015 as well as for providing public entertainment without a licence under Section 19(1)(a) of the Public Entertainments Act. All 12 persons found in the location will also be investigated for non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
The offences of supplying liquor and providing public entertainment without a valid licence, each carry a fine of up to $20,000.
Members of the public are advised to take the prevailing safe distancing measures seriously. The Police take a stern view of irresponsible behaviours relating to the flouting of safe distancing measures and offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law. For non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.
Unlicensed Entertainment Outlet at Woodlands Industrial Park
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
29 June 2021 @ 6:30 PM