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Police raids

14-year-old among 80 people under probe for unlicensed moneylending activities

Eighty people aged between 14 and 72 are under police probe for their suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending.
Eighty people aged between 14 and 72 are under police probe for their suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending.

5 nabbed in Batam anti-drug blitz by Indonesian, S’porean enforcement authorities

The raid was part of CNB's efforts in combatting drug use by Singaporeans and Permanent Residents overseas.
The raid was part of CNB's efforts in combatting drug use by Singaporeans and Permanent Residents overseas.

Vietnam police seize tonnes of fake coffee products made from soya beans

Vietnam exported 1.6 million tonnes of coffee valued at $11.3 billion in 2025.
Vietnam exported 1.6 million tonnes of coffee valued at $11.3 billion in 2025.

Police smash European synthetic drug ring in ‘largest ever’ op

The year-long operation involved police from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.
The year-long operation involved police from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.

6 arrested for suspected involvement in conducting unlawful gambling operations

The police conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across the island on Jan 15.
The police conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations across the island on Jan 15.

Georgian ex-PM Garibashvili to serve five-year sentence after guilty plea

Irakli Garibashvili served as the Georgian prime minister from 2021 to 2024 and from 2013 to 2015.
Irakli Garibashvili served as the Georgian prime minister from 2021 to 2024 and from 2013 to 2015.

Around 10 Tanjong Pagar Plaza massage and spa businesses shut as push for refresh continues

Tanjong Pagar Plaza on Jan 2, 2026. Several shops that formerly housed massage or beauty parlours have been vacated.
Tanjong Pagar Plaza on Jan 2, 2026. Several shops that formerly housed massage or beauty parlours have been vacated.

Year-end clampdown on crime in Singapore sees over 1,700 people investigated, more than 500 arrested

The year-end operations are to deter unlawful activities during the festive period, and target a wide spectrum of offences
The year-end operations are to deter unlawful activities during the festive period, and target a wide spectrum of offences

News analysis

Who watches the watchmen? Malaysia’s authorities under scrutiny after controversial actions

Malaysian police Light Strike Force Unit getting ready to face protestors at the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 25, 2025.
Malaysian police Light Strike Force Unit getting ready to face protestors at the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 25, 2025.

International drug ring busted, over $480 million worth of drugs seized in Klang Valley raids

The authorities said the raids produced one of the country's biggest drug seizures.
The authorities said the raids produced one of the country's biggest drug seizures.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.