SINGAPORE: Sixty-five people were caught in several estates during an eight-day multi-agency operation earlier this month, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Friday (Jun 21).
The suspects, aged between 17 and 64, were arrested for various offences, including illegal gambling, drugs and vice-related activities, the police said in a news release.
The joint operation – which included the Criminal Investigation Department, Central Narcotics Bureau and Singapore Customs – covered areas including Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon, Hougang, Sengkang and Punggol.
During the operation, 16 men and one woman were arrested for offences under the Common Gaming Houses Act. Cash worth S$2,750 as well as 14 handphones were seized.
Also arrested were a man and five woman for their suspected involvement in vice-related activities at residential units.
In another raid, 14 men and four women were arrested for alleged unlicensed moneylending activities, theft and drug-related offences.