3 massage parlours raided in Boon Lay, Jurong West over alleged vice activities

Beds were shielded by drawn curtains in the dimly lit establishment, creating secluded spaces away from public view.

Bottles of hand sanitiser and packets of wet wipes were arranged next to the beds.

About an hour later, ST followed officers to another massage establishment operating from a shophouse in Jurong West.

Plainclothes officers entered the premises while three women sat along the narrow corridor, looking visibly distressed.

There were small private rooms inside with makeshift bathrooms.

On tables beside the beds were multiple packets of wet wipes, bottles of sanitiser and packs of disposable underwear.

The police said that during the raids, five women, aged between 36 and 51, were arrested for various offences under the Women’s Charter 1961.

Three operators are being investigated for regulatory breaches under the Massage Establishments Act 2017.

Assistant Commissioner Sergius Wat, commander of Jurong Police Division, said: “The police will tighten the regulatory framework for massage establishments later this year to clamp down on unlawful activities.

“We will not tolerate the use of massage establishments for illegal activities. Offenders will be dealt with firmly, in accordance with the law.”