A series of enforcement operations across Rochor Canal Road and Little India on 11 September 2025 led to the arrest of seven individuals, including a 16-year-old girl. The coordinated efforts, spearheaded by the Central Police Division with support from the Criminal Investigation Department’s Secret Societies Branch, involved checks on nearly 100 people across 18 entertainment outlets.
According to police, the six men arrested ranged from 22 to 44 years old and were involved in offences such as unlawful society activities, violence against public servants, drug offences, and e-vaporiser possession. The lone female arrested, aged just 16, was caught using a forged electronic record while intoxicated in public.
Authorities confirmed that five e-vaporisers and related components were seized during the raids, with those cases referred to the Health Sciences Authority for follow-up. Meanwhile, one drug-related case was sent to the Central Narcotics Bureau for further investigation.
Crackdown on Secret Society Activities
Four men, aged 24 to 44, were suspected members of unlawful societies. Police highlighted that such crackdowns are part of ongoing efforts to deter gang activity and maintain order in entertainment districts.
A 22-year-old man also faces charges for using abusive language against a public servant and for causing hurt to deter an officer from carrying out his duties — offences that carry penalties of up to seven years’ jail, fines, or caning.
The operation reflects the authorities’ zero-tolerance stance on gang-related offences, with police pledging to continue surveillance and enforcement to ensure public safety.
Tough Penalties for Offenders
The law in Singapore prescribes heavy penalties for crimes linked to gangs, violence, and forgery. Being a member of an unlawful society alone carries up to three years’ imprisonment or a fine of S$10,000. Using a forged electronic record can result in 10 years’ jail, while public drunkenness can attract fines or even imprisonment.
For e-vaporiser possession, offenders face fines of up to S$2,000. These punishments serve as deterrents as Singapore continues its clampdown on unlawful activities, reinforcing its reputation as one of the safest cities in the world.
Police investigations into the cases are ongoing.