Stomp follows police on anti-vice raid: 6 women arrested in Woodlands HDB flats

Six women, aged between 25 and 45, were arrested for their suspected involvement in vice-related activities on Oct 25.

Stomp followed police officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Woodlands Police Division during raids targeting vice activities at two Housing Board flats in Woodlands, one at Woodlands Drive 50 and the other at Woodlands Street 82.

In both units, Stomp spotted both used and new condoms

Bedsheets were hung up to cover the windows.

In the first flat, there were signs reminding the women to "maintain hygiene and cleanliness".

Another one urged the reader: "It's late, please be quiet. Don't be loud lest it affects others."

One of the signs had a list of rules:

1. When leaving, please lock the door.
2. Don't be loud. Please adjust volumes to a level that won't affect others when using the phone or watching the television.
3. When entering the house, please change to a clean pair of slippers.
4. Please say a greeting when bringing strangers.

A side note reads: "Letting outsiders stay overnight is strictly forbidden."

In the second flat, sexual enhancing substances were discovered among the paraphernalia.

Stomp noted there were also a few broken bed frames in one of the rooms.

Investigations are ongoing.

The police said in a statement that they have observed vice activities increasingly moving into residential estates, facilitated by the use of online platforms to advertise and solicit clients.

"This has caused significant disamenities for residents and affected their sense of safety and security," the statement said.

"In particular, HDB flats are meant for residential purposes, and the use of flats for vice activities is strictly prohibited."

Flat owners and tenants who knowingly allow their premises to be used for vice-related activities will be prosecuted under the Women’s Charter. 

If convicted, they can be fined up to $3,000, jailed up to three years, or both. 

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, offenders can be fined up to $10,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.

The police added that it will take stern action against those found acting as agents or pimps for vice activities.

Offenders will be prosecuted under the Women's Charter and can be fined up to $10,000 and jailed for up to five years.

The police will work with members of the public who submit information regarding vice activities and will take tough enforcement action against those involved in such activities.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police hotline at 180-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.

All information received will be kept strictly confidential.