7 women arrested after police operations at massage establishments and liquor outlets

Seven women, aged between 19 and 24, were arrested under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act and Immigration Act after a police operation on Oct 2 and Oct 3.

The two-day enforcement operation was conducted by Central Police Division against massage establishments, liquor and public entertainment outlets along Rangoon Road, Lavender Street, Bali Lane, York Hill, Tanjong Pagar Road, Telok Ayer Street, Dunlop Street, Tras Street and Circular Road.

Four licensed massage establishments and three liquor outlets 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, Massage Establishment Act and Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015.

The police will continue to take tough enforcement action against criminal activities and those found engaging in such activities will be dealt with in accordance with the law.