Police investigating 19 people for allegedly drinking alcohol & socialising at Fusionopolis pub

Public entertainment and liquor were believed to be provided at the venue without valid licenses.

Julia Yeo| May 04, 2021, 03:36 PM

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15 men and four women, aged between 23 to 45, are being investigated by the police for alleged non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.

19 individuals allegedly drinking alcohol and socialising in pub

In a statement released by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the police were alerted to a case where 19 people were found allegedly consuming alcohol and socialising within a pub located at 1 Fusionopolis Way on Apr. 30.

Public entertainment and liquor were believed to be provided at the venue without valid licenses.

A 40-year-old woman, believed to be the operator of the pub, is also under investigation for offences under the Public Entertainments Act and Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015.

The offences of providing public entertainment and supplying liquor without a valid license each carry a fine of up to S$20,000.

For non-compliance with safe distancing measures under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.

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