60 persons were arrested in Geylang for various offences during a three-day multi-agency joint operation that ended on 21 July 2017.
The operation was led by Bedok Police Division and involved enforcement officers from the Singapore Customs, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Criminal Investigation Department and Health Sciences Authority. The operation covered the streets and hotels in Geylang.
4 men were arrested for peddling contraband cigarettes and illegal sale of cough mixtures and tablets. The street value of items seized amounted to over S$11,000.
7 women were arrested for vice-related offences committed in residential units. 4 men were also arrested for drug related offences.
44 men aged between 17 and 65 were arrested for promoting public gaming and gaming in public, and 1 male subject aged 34-year-old was arrested under the Secret Society Act.
Investigations against all suspects are on-going.
Commander of Bedok Police Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police Tan Tin Wee expressed his appreciation to all the agencies involved for their strong support and commended the officers for their professionalism and excellent teamwork which led to a successful operation.
Cough Mixtures and Tablets
Public Gaming
Contraband Cigarettes
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
23 July 2017 @ 1:00 PM