SINGAPORE – During a week-long bombing, another 157 people were arrested for crimes, ranging from illegal e-book creation to e-commerce crime.
The operation covered locations in Jurong West, Tuas, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Panjang and Bukit Batok, and was conducted through the Jurong Police Division.
In addition to the detainees, another 310 people were also monitored by Singapore police during the crackdown.
The Straits Times provided a police attack on illegal horse betting at a café in Jurong West on August 23 around 2. 30pm.
At the café, thirteen men and an old man 53 to 72 years old were arrested and police confessed $4,421.
ST noted that illegal activity is taking place in broad sunlight and in the eyes of other consumers and coffee merchants.
At the site, police confessed bags of evidence, adding what gave the impression of being numbered betting ballots, newspapers containing the main points of horse racing and giant piles of money.
Deputy police commissioner Devrajan Bala, commander of the Jurong Police Division, said: “This joint operation led through the Jurong Police Division is an ongoing effort to suppress the activity of criminals. “
The government gave a breakdown of those arrested and the crimes involved.
In separate arrests, 21 men and six between the age of 18 and 81 were arrested in connection with public games, vice-related activities, suspected members of secret societies, as well as for traffic and vehicle offences.
At the same time, 28 men and between the age of 49 and 79 have been arrested for illegal book-building activities and are currently under investigation for violations of the Betting Act. Cash for more than $8,000 and betting-related accessories were seizen.
Another 53 men and 14 women, ranging in age from 16 to 70, are being investigated for lending activities and loan scams.
During the operation, 19 men and seven women, elderly between the age of 17 and 63, were arrested for e-commerce scams and crimes.
Preliminary investigations through the government revealed they were concerned in 39 cases reporting that the island involved more than $592,000.
In addition, seven men and one between the age of 24 and 55 were arrested by police for drug and customs offences.
Police seized forty-five pills, suspected of being controlled drugs, as well as 10 cartridges and 24 sticks from unpaid cigarette brands.
Investigations of all suspects are ongoing.
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