Police arrested 55 suspects for their alleged involvement in criminal acts including unlicensed moneylending and gang-related activities, operating illegal gambling dens and possession, dealing and storing of duty-unpaid cigarettes.
The youngest suspect is 19 and the oldest is 79, They were all arrested during simultaneous raids on Saturday (14 October) conducted at more than 10 locations including, Ang Mo Kio, Geylang, Sengkang, Toa Payoh and Yishun.
Investigations are ongoing against all the suspects.
According to the deputy commissioner of police, Mr Tan Chye Hee, this is first joint operation by the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Customs against an organised crime group since the enactment of the Organised Crime Act 2015.
Under the Organised Crime Act 2015, a person involved in a Singapore-linked gang can be fined up to $100,000, jailed up to 5 years or both.
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