A total of 19 men and 13 women, aged between 21 and 73, are being investigated for various offences, following a multi-agency enforcement operation conducted from 25 September 2022 to 8 October 2022.
Illegal Gambling
In a joint enforcement operation against illegal gambling involving ICA and MOM, Police raided an industrial unit along Lorong 23 Geylang. In another joint operation, Police raided a commercial unit along Ubi Road 1 and an F&B establishment along Lorong 29 Geylang. Ten men and one woman, aged between 46 and 73, are under investigation for their suspected involvement in gambling offences under the Gambling Control Act 2022. Makeshift gambling tables and other gambling paraphernalia were seized during the operation.
Under Section 20(3) of the Gambling Control Act 2022, an individual who gambles with an unlicensed gambling service provider or at unlawful gambling place shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine of up to $10,000 or an imprisonment term of up to six months or both. Under Section 18(3) of the Gambling Control Act 2022, an individual who conducts betting operations, gaming or lotteries unlawfully, shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine of up to $200,000 and imprisonment term of up to five years.
Unregistered Health Products and Illegal E-Vaporisers
In a series of joint operations along the Geylang Lorongs involving HSA, ICA and CNB, unregistered health products consisting of cough syrup and various enhancement products with an estimated value of around $14,687 were seized. Four men are being investigated under the Health Products Act 2007. One e-vaporiser and related accessories were also seized during the operation.
Those found guilty of importing, manufacturing and/or supplying of unregistered health products, may be liable to an imprisonment term for up to two years and/or fine of up to $50,000. Those found guilty of selling, offering for sale, possessing for sale, importing or distributing e-vaporisers and its accessories, are liable, for the first offence, to a fine of up to $10,000, an imprisonment term of up to six months, or both; and for the second or subsequent offence, may be liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000, an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both. In addition, for possessing, using and purchasing such items, offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000.
The Commanding Officer of Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre, Superintendent of Police Muhammad Firdaus Bin Abdul Raub expressed his appreciation to all the agencies involved for their strong support and commended the officers for their professionalism and excellent teamwork during the operation. He added, “The Police will continue to work closely with other enforcement agencies to clamp down on illegal activities.”
The Police have zero tolerance towards illegal activities and will take firm action against those who blatantly disregard the law. Members of the public are advised to report those engaging in unlawful activities to the Police.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
19 October 2022 @ 7:25 PM