24 men arrested for various offences including being members of unlawful societies
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Police conducting checks at Orchard Plaza Shopping Mall (left) and along Aliwal Street during a month-long joint operation.
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SINGAPORE – Twenty-four men have been arrested for various offences following a month-long joint operation by the secret societies branch of the Criminal Investigation Department and the Central and Tanglin police divisions, the police said on Saturday.
Over 230 people were checked during the raids between Nov 4 and 30, at about 60 public entertainment and nightlife places as well as food and beverage establishments.
Of the 24 men, 21 of them, aged between 17 and 60, were arrested for being suspected members of unlawful societies. The other three, aged 32, 33 and 34, were arrested for various other offences.
The 32-year-old was found in possession of a truncheon and three vape devices in Claymore Drive. He was also found to be wanted for failing to return to an approved institution.
The 33-year-old was found in possession of a vape device, a bottle of cough syrup and an assortment of pills. He was arrested for consumption of controlled drugs and possession of a vape device and poisons.
The 34-year-old, who was found in possession of a karambit knife in Aliwal Street, was arrested for carrying an offensive weapon in public. He was also found to be wanted for a theft offence.
Anyone found guilty of being a member of a secret society can be fined up to $5,000 and/or jailed up to three years. Carrying offensive weapons in public places is punishable by a jail term of up to three years and at least six strokes of the cane, while the offence of possessing a truncheon carries a jail term of up to a month and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
