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Originally Posted by Thom07
A total of 84 men and 91 women were nabbed yesterday. The multi-agency operation lasted for more than 12 hours. The raids covered Geylang and public entertainment districts including Orchard Road and St James Power Station. Arrests were made at various locations including entertainment outlets, food outlets, hotels, lodging houses, near MRT stations and along the Lorongs in Geylang.
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Police sweep of Orchard Road, Geylang & nightspot nabs 175
SINGAPORE: Police conducted a 12-hour sweep of Orchard Road, Geylang and St James Power Station on Friday, and arrested 175 people suspected of various crimes.
The multi-agency operation, which was led by the Criminal Investigation Department, involved about 400 officers.
Eighty-four of those arrested were men and 91 were women. They were arrested for offences related to gang activities, illegal employment, disorderly behaviour and sale of contraband cigarettes.
Fire safety violations were also detected.
- CNA/sc