The Police are investigating 24 men, aged between 17 and 32, for their suspected involvement for various offences following a series of operations conducted between 19 May 2023 to 25 May 2023.
These operations were led by officers from the Secret Societies Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department and supported by officers from the seven Police Land Divisions.
A total of 66 public entertainment outlets and nightlife establishments and 227 persons were checked during the island wide operation. Four men were arrested for being suspected members of unlawful societies and they are also investigated for various offences:
- A 27-year-old man who was wanted for failure to report for urine test was arrested in the vicinity of Orchard Towers;
- A 21-year-old man was arrested along Cuscaden Road for failure to attend in obedience to order from public servant under Section 174(1)(A) of the Penal Code 1871 and voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 of the Penal Code 1871 and;
- Another two men, aged 23 and 32, were arrested along Claymore Drive for suspected drug abuse.
Police investigations against all 24 men are ongoing.
Anyone found guilty of being a member of an unlawful society under Section 14(3) of the Societies Act 1966 shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
The Police have zero tolerance towards criminal and secret society activities that threaten the public safety, peace, and good order, and will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to conduct regular crime and secret society suppression operations at the various public entertainment outlets and nightlife establishments. Firm actions will be taken against anyone who choose to associate with secret society and criminal activities. Members of the public are also advised to steer clear of any illicit activities and report those engaging in such unlawful activities to the Police immediately.
Police conducted checks at Geylang Road ▼
Police conducted checks at Cuscaden Road ▼
Police conducted checks at Claymore Drive ▼
Police conducted checks at Jalan Sultan ▼
Police conducted checks at Middle Road ▼
Police conducted checks at Circular Road ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 May 2023 @ 4:40 PM