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The Tumultuous Saga of Crime and Law Enforcement in Singapore's Past
An Era Marked by Violence and Organized Crime
The narrative begins with a glimpse into Singapore's history, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s—a period notorious for its high crime rates and violent underworld activities. The speaker recalls Singapore as a "car boy town," a place where gang clashes, stabbings, extortion, and violence were frequent. The era was further marred by the remnants of racial riots in the early 1960s and economic instability, with unemployment soaring and British military withdrawal causing upheaval.