40 Investigated In Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation

A total of 40 persons, aged between 20 to 81, are being investigated for various offences, following a multi-agency enforcement operation conducted from 24 September to 1 October 2022.

Led by Tanglin Police Division and supported by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (“CID”), Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”), Central Narcotics Bureau (“CNB”), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (“ICA”) and Singapore Customs, the operation covered various locations such as Orchard Road, Balestier Road and Clarke Quay.

In a series of joint operations with Singapore Customs conducted in the vicinity of Whampoa and Beo Crescent, a total of 17 persons, aged between 62 and 81, are being investigated for their suspected involvement in illegal gambling activities. Separately, a 60-year-old man, was issued with a composition sum under the Customs Act for being in possession of duty-unpaid cigarettes. Cash amounting to more than $4600, a handphone, four sticks of duty-unpaid cigarettes and gambling paraphernalia were seized as case exhibits.

In an operation against vice activities, Police raided commercial units along Balestier Road, Orchard Road and a residential unit along Sophia Road. 14 women and 1 man, aged between 25 and 42, were arrested for offences under the Women’s Charter 1961. Condoms and 24 handphones were seized during the operation.

Together with CID, CNB, SCDF, ICA and Singapore Customs, enforcement rounds targeting public entertainment outlets in the vicinity of Orchard and Clarke Quay were conducted. A total of three persons aged between 20 and 50, were arrested for their suspected involvement in gang activities while another 27-year-old man was arrested for suspected drug-related offences. During the operation, seven men aged between 29 and 44, and a 21-year-old woman, were found in possession of duty unpaid cigarettes. Among them, four were issued with advisories while the rest are being investigated for offences under the Customs Act. Fire safety violations were also detected in six public entertainment outlets and SCDF will be following up with enforcement actions.

Investigations against the 40 individuals are ongoing.

Deputy Commander of Tanglin Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police (DAC) Teo Yee Lay said: “The joint operation led by Tanglin Police Division at various locations such as Orchard Road, Balestier Road and Clarke Quay are part of the Police’s ongoing effort to keep the streets and public entertainment scene safe and secure for everyone. We will continue to sustain the tempo of operations, and work closely with other law enforcement agencies to take tough actions against those involved in illicit activities. Offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.”

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