Despite police cameras, 8 illegal sex drugs stalls packed within 50m in Geylang

Vendors reportedly selling sex drugs have surfaced in Geylang, with as many as eight makeshift stalls spotted within a 50m stretch.

The vendors were allegedly seen operating along three walkways near the junction of Geylang Road and Aljunied Road, including outside a hotel on Aljunied Road, according to Shin Min Daily News.

This is despite police surveillance cameras and notices reportedly being installed at the intersection.

During a recent visit, reporters from the Chinese daily observed eight men, estimated to be between 30 and 70 years old, allegedly selling such products.

At least four makeshift stalls were lined up near the entrance of a hotel, with each displaying more than 10 types of products.

The vendors were also seen soliciting customers, approaching lone male passers-by and offering them the products.

Despite the number of stalls, business appeared slow, with only three men stopping to browse over the course of an hour and none appearing to buying anything, the Chinese publication said.

Several other individuals were also spotted operating alone in more secluded corners and alleyways in the surrounding area, according to Shin Min Daily News.

The vendors appeared alert to their surroundings, with some sitting opposite each other along the walkways and using their phones, while others in the vicinity appeared to act as lookouts, communicating with the vendors by phone.

Residents say vendors are too close to homes

The vendors' presence has also drawn complaints from nearby residents.

A nearby resident, who wished to be known only as Li, 35, told Shin Min the area where the vendors were operating was about 100m from her home.

"I will see it as soon as I step out of my house. It is really indecent," she said.

Chen, 28, said he occasionally visits eateries in the area with his girlfriend, who would ask him to walk away quickly, as she feels embarrassed by the vendors' presence.

Under the Health Products Act, any business or individual convicted of selling illegal health products can face a fine of up to S$50,000, up to two years' imprisonment, or both.

xingying.koh@asiaone.com

据报道，芽笼出现了贩卖性药的小贩，在短短 50 米的范围内就发现了多达 8 个临时摊位。

据《新明日报》报道，有人看到这些小贩在芽笼路和阿裕尼路交叉口附近的三个人行道上摆摊，其中包括阿裕尼路上一家酒店外。

尽管据报道警方已在十字路口安装了监控摄像头和告示牌，但这种情况仍然发生。

在最近的一次走访中，这家中国日报的记者观察到八名男子（估计年龄在 30 岁到 70 岁之间）涉嫌出售此类产品。

酒店入口附近至少摆放了四个临时摊位，每个摊位都展示了 10 多种商品。

还可以看到商贩们招揽顾客，接近独自路过的男性，向他们推销商品。

据中国媒体报道，尽管摊位很多，但生意似乎很冷清，一个小时内只有三名男子驻足浏览，而且似乎没有人购买任何东西。

据《新明日报》报道，还有几名嫌疑人被发现单独在周边地区较为偏僻的角落和小巷中活动。

小贩们似乎对周围环境保持警惕，有的沿着走道面对面坐着，使用手机，而附近的其他人则像是在放哨，通过电话与小贩们沟通。

居民们说，摊贩离家太近了。

摊贩的存在也引起了附近居民的抱怨。

附近一位名叫李（音译，35岁）的居民告诉《新明日报》，小贩们经营的区域距离她家大约100米。

“我一出门就能看到。这太不雅了。”她说。

28岁的陈先生说，他偶尔会和女朋友一起去附近的餐馆吃饭，但女朋友会让他赶紧离开，因为她觉得小贩的存在让她很尴尬。

根据《保健产品法》，任何被判犯有销售非法保健产品的企业或个人，都可能面临最高 5 万新元的罚款、最高两年的监禁，或两者并罚。

邢莹.koh@asiaone.com