138 suspects nabbed in multi-agency operation in Geylang

Clivebenss

11 Apr 10, 16:25

138 suspects nabbed in multi-agency operation
By Shaffiq Alkhatib | Posted: 11 April 2010 1453 hrs

SINGAPORE: Police arrested nearly 140 people in an anti-crime operation at Geylang that ended early Sunday morning.

More than 150 officers from different agencies took part in the latest operation, led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

They included personnel from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), the Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

The suspects were nabbed for offences such as peddling contraband cigarettes, gang and vice-related activities.

They were arrested at places including entertainment outlets, back lanes and lodging houses.

Investigations are ongoing.

- CNA/ir

sbst275

11 Apr 10, 16:26

when they catch 1 corner of Geylang, another corner's vices would just sprout

Clivebenss

12 Apr 10, 05:57

Too many FTs.