176 arrested in four-day anti-crime operation

​A total of 176 suspects were arrested in a four-day anti-crime operation, the police said in a news release on Tuesday (Sep 13).

The suspects, aged between 18 and 82, were arrested between last Friday and Monday for their suspected involvement in illegal employment, vice activities, gambling and drug-related offences. 

Places that were raided included commercial buildings, shophouses, private and residential buildings at various locations in Little India, Jalan Besar, Golden Mile Complex, Chinatown, Geylang Bahru, Tiong Bahru, Bencoolen, Jalan Sultan and Boat Quay.

Investigations against the suspects are ongoing, the police said.