17 arrested in police crackdown on vice and illegal drug activities
The police have arrested 12 women and five men, aged between 20 and 50, in a crackdown on vice-related and illegal drug activities.
On Oct 21, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted raids in various locations across Singapore, including Airport Boulevard, Geylang Road, Dover Road, Jurong West Street 64, Minbu Road, Upper Serangoon Road, and Upper Thomson Road.
During the operations, more than $6,100 in cash, mobile phones, vice-related paraphernalia, controlled drugs, and drug paraphernalia were seized.
A 33-year-old man suspected of facilitating an online vice syndicate will be charged in court on Oct 23 under the Women's Charter 1961.
Two other men, aged 38 and 50, are being investigated by the Central Narcotics Bureau for alleged drug-related offences.
Investigations against the other individuals are ongoing.
The police have reiterated their commitment to strict action against those involved in syndicated vice activities.
Under the Women's Charter 1961, individuals found guilty of knowingly living on the earnings of prostitution or soliciting or receiving gratification for aiding prostitution can face up to seven years' jail and a fine of up to $100,000.
Additionally, those who use remote communication services to offer or facilitate the provision of sexual services in Singapore for payment or reward can be fined up to $100,000 or imprisoned for up to five years.
