138 suspects nabbed in multi-agency
operation
By Shaffiq Alkhatib | Posted:
11 April 2010 1453 hrs
SINGAPORE: Police arrested nearly 140 people in an
anti-crime operation at Geylang that ended early Sunday
morning.
More than 150 officers from different agencies took part in the
latest operation, led by the Criminal Investigation Department
(CID).
They included personnel from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB),
the Singapore Customs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
(ICA).
The suspects were nabbed for offences such as peddling contraband
cigarettes, gang and vice-related activities.
They were arrested at places including entertainment outlets, back
lanes and lodging houses.
Investigations are ongoing.
- CNA/ir
