108 arrested in anti-crime operation in Singapore

About 108 people were arrested for suspected crime during an island-wide operation jointly conducted by Singapore's police force, Central Narcotics Bureau and the Singapore Civil Defence Force. The operation ended on early Saturday morning. All the arrested, including 21 men and 87 women, were alleged to involve in gang- related activities and vice-related activities, as well as drug- related offences. The enforcement officers "conducted a series of targeted raids and checks at various locations," mostly the entertainment venues in the city-state's downtown area. Five man, who were suspected to be members of a vice syndicate, were charged in court on Saturday, local media Channel NewsAsia said. Local paper Straits Times said that anyone "who knowingly lives on the earnings of a prostitute may face up to five years in jail, a fine of up to 10,000 Singapore dollars (7,812.5 U.S. dollars)."