10 people were investigated by the police for suspected illegal gambling in the public. The incident happened at Hougang Street 61.
According to the Police, the raid happened on 29 Jan 2021, The Police issued a statement stating that officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division raided the gamblers and a group of people from the age of 31 and 70 were caught in the act.
The group was separated in two pavilions and gambling, The Police managed to seize $400 in cash and other gambling-related paraphernalia
According to the law, once convicted of inciting, promoting or engaging in gambling activities in public, they will be sentenced to fines ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 and imprisonment not exceeding five years.
“Police will continue to uphold law and order in our neighbourhoods and will take firm action against such illicit activities. Those found engaging in illegal gambling activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law.” said Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police Zed Teo