12 women arrested in police operation against massage establishments and liquor outlets

Twelve women, aged between 25 and 57, were nabbed in an enforcement operation against massage establishments and liquor outlets on Oct 28 and 29.

The two-day operation was conducted by Central Police Division along Serangoon Road, Veerasamy Road, Dunlop Street and Maude Road.

During the operation, two massage establishments were detected to be operating as unlicensed massage establishments.

Twelve women were arrested for offences under the Women’s Charter and Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

Additionally, one liquor outlet was found to have contravened licensing conditions.

Actions will be taken against the operators for flouting the rules and regulations under the Massage Establishment Act 2017 and Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015.

The police said in a statement that they take a serious view of anyone found breaking the law and will continue to take tough enforcement action against such activities.