27 women and 3 men arrested for working without valid permits

Police arrested 30 people, aged between 18 and 32, for working without valid work permits during a series of enforcement operations against unlicensed massage parlours and nightclubs.

Conducted on July 5 and 6, the operation saw 27 women and 3 men nabbed under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

During the enforcement operations against unlicensed massage establishments at Chinatown and Tras Street, one was found to have contravened licensing conditions.

During the enforcement checks on public entertainment outlets located along Serangoon Road and South Bridge Road, two were found to have contravened licensing conditions.

Actions will be taken against the operators for flouting the rules and regulations under the Public Entertainment Act and Massage Establishment Act, added the police.