In a series of operations conducted between May 19, 2023, and May 25, 2023, the police have arrested and initiated investigations into 24 men between the ages of 17 and 32.
These individuals are suspected to be involved in a range of offenses, including being members of unlawful societies.
The operations were executed by the Secret Societies Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department, with support from officers across the seven Police Land Divisions.
The extensive island-wide operation involved thorough checks at 66 public entertainment outlets and nightlife establishments. A total of 227 individuals were scrutinized during the operation. The investigations into the 24 men are currently ongoing.
The police maintain a steadfast commitment to combating criminal activities and secret society involvement that pose threats to public safety, peace, and order.
Collaborating closely with all stakeholders, law enforcement will continue to conduct regular operations aimed at suppressing crime and secret society activities in public entertainment outlets and nightlife establishments.
Singapore Police’s statement
𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
The Police are investigating 24 men, aged between 17 and 32, for their suspected involvement for various offences, including being members of unlawful societies, following a series of operations conducted between 19 May 2023 to 25 May 2023.
These operations were led by officers from the Secret Societies Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department and supported by officers from the seven Police Land Divisions.
A total of 66 public entertainment outlets and nightlife establishments and 227 persons were checked during the island wide operation.
Police investigations against all 24 men are ongoing.
The Police have zero tolerance towards criminal and secret society activities that threaten the public safety, peace, and good order, and will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to conduct regular crime and secret society suppression operations at the various public entertainment outlets and nightlife establishments.