11 people arrested for illegal gambling, drug offences and breaking Covid-19 rules at Zion Road home

SINGAPORE — Ten men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of illegal gambling, drug-related offences and violations of Covid-19 safe distancing regulations, the police said on Tuesday (June 22).

Officers conducted a raid at a home along Zion Road on Friday and found 11 people, aged 20 to 35, purportedly gathering and engaging in gambling-related activities.

They were arrested and substances believed to be controlled drugs, cash and gambling-related paraphernalia were seized, the police said in a news release.

The 11 people will also be investigated for not complying with safe-distancing rules under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.

In addition, eight of the men were found to possess e-vaporisers. They were referred to the Health Sciences Authority for investigations under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act.

Investigations are ongoing, the police said.

The offence of using a place as a common gaming house carries a jail term of up to three years and a fine of S$5,000 to S$50,000.

Those found guilty of gaming in a common gaming house can be jailed for up to six months or fined up to S$5,000, or both.

If convicted of violating the safe distancing regulations, the 11 people could face a jail term of up to six months or a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.

"The police take a serious view against all forms of illegal gambling activities and will continue to take tough enforcement action against those involved, in accordance with the law," they said.

They advised the public not to engage in any form of illegal gambling and to comply with the prevailing safe distancing rules. CNA

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