The Central Police Division conducted a three-day operation, targeting vice and gambling activities in Little India, Jalan Besar, Chinatown and Tiong Bahru between 7 and 9 March 2018
A total of 9 men and 27 women, aged between 27 to 78 were arrested for offences under the Women’s Charter, Employment of Foreign Workers Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Common Gaming House Act and Remote Gambling Act.
Of the 27 women, 18 were arrested for their suspected involvement in providing sexual services from hotels and rented apartments and were believed to be residing in Singapore on Employment Passes or Short Term Visit Passes. The other 9 men and 9 women were arrested for gambling and drug-related offences. Cash amounting to $1,438 were seized as case exhibits.
Investigations are ongoing.
The police will continue to clamp down on vice activities. Those found engaging in illicit activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance to the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 March 2018 @ 1:30 PM