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170 arrests in massive Geylang crackdown

SOME 170 people were arrested Saturday morning in a massive 14-hour operation at Geylang, led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The operation involved over 200 officers from the Home Team and kicked off Friday afternoon, said the Singapore Police Force in a statement.

The people were caught for a host of criminal offences including illegal gambling activities, secret society involvement, possession of an offensive weapon, immigration offences, peddling contraband cigarettes, vice-related activities, trafficking, possession and consumption of controlled drugs.


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Photos: Lianhe Wanbao, Singapore Police Force    

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