152 arrested in 18-hour CID-led operation

152 arrested in 18-hour CID-led operation
Posted: 09 June 2012 1320 hrs

SINGAPORE: 152 suspects were arrested in an 18-hour joint operation led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The operation, which also involved the Police, Central Narcotics Bureau and Singapore Customs, ended early on Saturday morning.

It targeted entertainment outlets, lodging houses, coffee shops and back-alleys in areas such as Geylang, Bukit Batok, Selegie, Joo Chiat, Jalan Sultan, Toa Payoh, Ang Mo Kio and Clementi.

Of the 152 suspects arrested, 98 are males and 54 are females -- all aged between 17 and 54 years old.

They are suspected of offences linked to gang activity, drug abuse, illegal betting, immigration, vice and cigarette smuggling.

- CNA/wm

After 18 hours of work how long is the police going to stay low? 3 months?

hokkien said:

After 18 hours of work how long is the police going to stay low? 3 months?

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Never expect much from them, watch your own backside better.

arrest so many ah..changi prison got enuff space or not?

Mukai said:

152 arrested in 18-hour CID-led operation
Posted: 09 June 2012 1320 hrs

SINGAPORE: 152 suspects were arrested in an 18-hour joint operation led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The operation, which also involved the Police, Central Narcotics Bureau and Singapore Customs, ended early on Saturday morning.


They are suspected of offences linked to gang activity, drug abuse, illegal betting, immigration, vice and cigarette smuggling.

- CNA/wm

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What is the meaning of all this???

Like the ISD, Isn't the CID part of the Singapore Police Force?

The report mentions as if the CID is one "alien" organisation from the SPF. Seems son has forgotten....

In actual fact, the SPF is the father of the CID.

As for ther last paragraph, I agree with the arrests made for gang-related activities, drug abuse and what not BUT I sure had a long laugh when they also included Cig-Smugglers. Should have left it to the Customs and their illegal cig sniffing sleuths...

must promote our crime free city

WELL, 152 less voters in nect GE and considering so many they have arrested to date, only new pinoy citizens can vote in future!

Kohliantye said:

What is the meaning of all this???

Like the ISD, Isn't the CID part of the Singapore Police Force?

The report mentions as if the CID is one "alien" organisation from the SPF. Seems son has forgotten....

In actual fact, the SPF is the father of the CID.

As for ther last paragraph, I agree with the arrests made for gang-related activities, drug abuse and what not BUT I sure had a long laugh when they also included Cig-Smugglers. Should have left it to the Customs and their illegal cig sniffing sleuths...

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ISD is not part of SPF. It is a separate entity.

CID is part of SPF. Falls into its organisational structure. The 'problem' you raised was discussed informally in the mid to late 90s. CID wants to be seen as a kilat unit. When SPF is referred, images of uniformed men on patrol comes to mind. Images of young police officers manning the NPPs also come to mind. No big boss then said yes or no to allowing CID to be seen as separate from its father.