38 people aged between 14 and 39 are currently being investigated by the police for allegedly violating COVID-19 safe distancing measures in 2 separate incidents at illegal outlets.
On Saturday (May 29), the Singapore Police Force(SPF) said that 2 separate incidents occurred at an industrial unit along Jalan Besar on May 16, and at an office unit along Paya Lebar Road on May 22.
At both locations, public entertainment and alcoholic drinks were provided without valid licences. Karaoke equipment was also seized at both venues by SPF.
In the Payar Lebar incident, 29 people aged 14 to 39 were found to be allegedly consuming alcohol and socialising. 4 teenagers aged between 15 and 18, were arrested for suspected drug offences.
In the Jalan Besar incident, 9 people aged 20 to 27 was found allegedly socialising and consuming liquor in the industrial unit.
A 15-year-old teenager and a 27-year-old man who are suspected to be the operator of the units in Payar Lebar and Jalan Besar respectively will be investigated for offences under the Public Entertainments Act and Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015.
SPF said “The police take a stern view of abusive and irresponsible behaviours relating to the flouting of safe distancing measures and offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law”
