On Saturday (Apr 15), 17 people were arrested after an eight-hour police raid on nine “public entertainment outlets,” the government’s catch-all term for at-times dodgy bars and karaoke establishments.
According to the Singapore Police Force, the joint enforcement operation, which started at 10pm, was led by Tanglin Division and supported by officers from Criminal Investigations Department, Traffic Police, Central Narcotics Bureau and the Singapore Civil Defence Force Division.
Among those arrested, 14 were women, and four of them were caught for appearing nude in a public space, while two men were suspected members of an unlawful society. One outlet had breached the Public Entertainment Licensing Conditions, and four breached the Fire Safety Rules and Regulations.
An enforcement operation against drink driving in the Clemenceau Ave area was also conducted by the Traffic Police. Out of the 28 motorists checked, one man was arrested for drink driving.
Investigations are ongoing.
