According to the Police media release, an operation was conducted against crime and secret society suppression operations at public entertainment and nightlife establishments following the relaxation of safe management measures.
The Police reported that 84 public entertainment and nightlife establishments, food and beverage outlets and 234 persons were checked during the island-wide operations.
Photos of operations
Parklane Shopping Mall
The above photo is the operation taking place at Parklane Shopping Mall.
Clark Quay
Aliwal Street
Jurong West Street 52
Arrest
This led to the arrest of 7 men between the ages of 21 and 52, among the 7 five was arrested for suspected members of a secret society.
A 28-year-old was arrested for his connection to a rioting case that happened back in August 2021
A 52-year-old was arrested for possession and consumption of controlled drugs.
Investigations are ongoing for the 7 men.
Penalties
Anyone found guilty of being a member of an unlawful society can face up to three years and/or a fine of SGD$5,000.
The offence of rioting comes with an imprisonment term of up to seven years and shall also be liable to caning.
Anyone convicted of the offence of possession of controlled drugs can face an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both.
The offence of consumption of controlled drugs is punishable with an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.