11 men arrested for illegal gambling activities along Sembawang Road

Eleven men, aged between 24 and 37, were arrested in an enforcement operation targeting illegal gambling activities along Sembawang Road on Friday (July 31).

During the operation conducted by Woodlands Police Division, the men were arrested for offenses under the Common Gaming Houses Act.

"Cash amounting to more than $3,400 and gambling paraphernalia were seized during the operation," said the police.

Investigations are ongoing.

The police are also looking at possible breaches of safe distancing measures committed by the men.

The offence of gaming in a common gaming house carries a fine of up to $5,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

Additionally, the offence of using a place to operate, or assisting in managing, a common gaming house carries a fine of not less than $5,000, up to $50,000, and a jail term of up to three years.

The police added in a statement that they "will continue to clamp down on criminal activities, including illegal gambling" and that those "found engaging in illicit activities will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law".