Between 17 and 27 December 2021, the Secret Societies Branch of Criminal Investigation Department and the seven Police Land Divisions, together with Safe Distancing Enforcement Officers from the Enterprise Singapore, jointly carried out a series of island-wide operations at public entertainment and nightlife establishments, food & beverage (F&B) outlets and shopping malls.
A total of 56 public entertainment and nightlife establishments and F&B outlets, and 177 persons were checked during these operations. Three of the F&B outlets at Golden Mile Complex, namely ‘Thong Lor’, ‘Angel Bar Beer’ and ‘CY Bistro’ were found to have allegedly committed breaches under COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020. A 30-year-old man was also arrested by the Police for his alleged involvement in secret society activities.
Anyone found guilty of being a member of an unlawful society under Section 14(3) of the Societies Act shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both. Anyone convicted for contravening a control order under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, will be liable, upon their first conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.
The Police will continue to carry out enforcement operations at the various public entertainment and nightlife establishments and popular congregation hotspots during this festive season, and will not hesitate to take firm action against those who are associated with gangs and blatantly disregard the law.
Source: Singapore Police Force