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38 investigated for multiple offences after multi-agency raids in Geylang area

38 investigated for multiple offences after multi-agency raids in Geylang area

Case exhibits of unregistered health products seized by HSA during enforcement operations in Geylang. (Photo: Singapore Police Force)

SINGAPORE: A total of 38 people - comprising 26 men and 12 women aged between 21 and 80 - are being investigated for various offences following joint enforcement operations in the Geylang area, the police said in a news release on Friday (Jul 8). 

The multi-agency raids, which took place between Jun 27 and Jul 2, targeted illicit activities including illegal gambling, vice activities, sale and possession of duty-unpaid cigarettes, sale of illegal sexual enhancement medication and illegal hawking. 

The enforcement operations were led by Bedok Police Division and supported by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore Customs, Land Transport Authority (LTA), Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

In a joint enforcement operation against illegal gambling involving ICA and MOM, the police raided a commercial unit along Geylang Road.

Eight men and seven women, aged between 22 and 80, were arrested for their suspected involvement in gambling offences under the Common Gaming Houses Act. More than S$12,000 in cash and gambling paraphernalia were seized.

Another series of joint operations along the Geylang Lorongs involving HSA, ICA and CNB resulted in the seizure of unregistered health products. The confiscated items consisted of cough syrup and various sexual enhancement products with an estimated value of around S$9,000.

Three men are being investigated under the Health Products Act. 

Two men and one woman are also being investigated under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act. Electronic vaporisers and components with an estimated value of S$700 were seized during the operations.

A follow-up raid was conducted by the HSA following intelligence obtained from the operations, leading to the seizure of more e-vaporisers and components with an estimated value of S$50,000. 

Two massage establishments along Sims Avenue and Geylang Road will be investigated for purportedly operating without a valid license under the Massage Establishments Act. Four women, aged between 36 and 52, were also arrested.

ILLEGALLY MODIFIED POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES

An active mobility device retailer was also the target of an enforcement operation by the LTA.

Three personal mobility devices and 14 power-assisted bicycles believed to be illegally modified were impounded.

One man is under investigation for various offences under the Road Traffic Act and Active Mobility Act, such as purportedly displaying and offering non-compliant power-assisted bicycles and personal mobility devices for sale.

Meanwhile, in their enforcement efforts against duty-unpaid cigarettes, Singapore Customs officers arrested a 78-year-old Singaporean man and issued composition sums or advisories to six male foreigners aged 27 to 53.

Fourteen cartons, eight packets and 46 sticks of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized as part of the operation.

Four migrant workers were also arrested in an operation conducted by MOM. They will be investigated under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act for alleged illegal employment offences.

Investigations against the 38 individuals and two massage establishments are ongoing, police said.

"The police work closely with other law enforcement agencies to keep the Geylang Lorongs safe and secure, and will continue to keep the enforcement tempo high," said Commanding Officer of Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre, Superintendent of Police Lee Ting Wei.

Source: CNA/nh(zl)

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