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Police arrest 201 women and 27 men in island-wide crackdown on prostitution
Guan Yafan/ Shin Min Daily News
Release /November 08, 2024 03:15 PM
A woman is being questioned by a police officer. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
A woman is being questioned by a police officer. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
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Some people used HDB flats and shops as brothels, and some massage parlours were used as prostitution dens. The police launched a joint anti-prostitution operation, arresting 201 women and 27 men aged 18 to 58. Condoms and lubricants were also seized at the scene.
The police issued a statement on Thursday (November 7) stating that enforcement officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, seven major police stations, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the Ministry of Manpower launched raids across the island from September 1 to October 31. These places include commercial places, massage parlors, beauty salons, hotels, residential units, etc.
During the operation, police arrested 27 men and 201 women aged between 18 and 58 who were suspected of being involved in prostitution activities.
Some of the women were only wearing pajamas, and some were also disheveled. They were being questioned by the police, and condoms and lubricants were also found at the scene.
The police seized a lot of condoms and lubricants. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
Two men and a woman have been charged in court for allegedly operating a prostitution venue in violation of the Women's Charter. Investigations into other suspects are continuing.
Further reading
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A total of 228 people were arrested in the operation for suspected violations of the Women's Charter, Immigration Act, and Employment of Foreign Workers Act. Among these 228 people, 35 were "pimps".
The police arrested 228 people suspected of being involved in prostitution activities during this operation. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
This island-wide crackdown on prostitution is an important part of the police's efforts to keep Singapore safe and stable. The police will continue to work with the community and the public to take enforcement action based on the information provided and take strict measures against those involved in such activities.
Police arrest 201 women and 27 men in island-wide crackdown on prostitution
Guan Yafan/ Shin Min Daily News
Release /November 08, 2024 03:15 PM
A woman is being questioned by a police officer. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
A woman is being questioned by a police officer. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
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Some people used HDB flats and shops as brothels, and some massage parlours were used as prostitution dens. The police launched a joint anti-prostitution operation, arresting 201 women and 27 men aged 18 to 58. Condoms and lubricants were also seized at the scene.
The police issued a statement on Thursday (November 7) stating that enforcement officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, seven major police stations, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the Ministry of Manpower launched raids across the island from September 1 to October 31. These places include commercial places, massage parlors, beauty salons, hotels, residential units, etc.
During the operation, police arrested 27 men and 201 women aged between 18 and 58 who were suspected of being involved in prostitution activities.
Some of the women were only wearing pajamas, and some were also disheveled. They were being questioned by the police, and condoms and lubricants were also found at the scene.
The police seized a lot of condoms and lubricants. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
Two men and a woman have been charged in court for allegedly operating a prostitution venue in violation of the Women's Charter. Investigations into other suspects are continuing.
Further reading
Police arrest 33 women in Geylang prostitution raid
Police crackdown on prostitution island-wide in 15 days: 99 people arrested, three assist in investigation
A total of 228 people were arrested in the operation for suspected violations of the Women's Charter, Immigration Act, and Employment of Foreign Workers Act. Among these 228 people, 35 were "pimps".
The police arrested 228 people suspected of being involved in prostitution activities during this operation. (Provided by the Singapore Police Force)
This island-wide crackdown on prostitution is an important part of the police's efforts to keep Singapore safe and stable. The police will continue to work with the community and the public to take enforcement action based on the information provided and take strict measures against those involved in such activities.
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