At least eight makeshift stalls selling alleged illegal sexual enhancement drugs were reportedly seen operating openly near the junction of Geylang Road and Aljunied Road.
According to Shin Min Daily News, its reporter recently visited the area after receiving complaints from members of the public. The stalls were reportedly found along three pedestrian walkways around the junction, including both sides of Aljunied Road and along Geylang Road.
Mothership reported on 1 October 2026, citing Shin Min, that the stalls were clustered within a stretch of about 50m.
Sellers Reportedly Approached Men Walking Alone
Shin Min reported that the sellers were seen approaching passers-by, especially men who were walking alone.
The area outside a hotel along Aljunied Road reportedly had the most concentrated group, with at least four stalls set up near one another.
The sellers were said to be aged between about 30 and 70. Each stall reportedly displayed more than 10 types of products.
Despite the open setup and heavy foot traffic in the area, business did not appear brisk during Shin Min’s observation. Over the course of about an hour, only three men reportedly stopped to look at the products, and none appeared to buy anything.
Stalls Could Reportedly Be Packed Up Quickly
The reported stall setup was simple.
According to Shin Min, some sellers used two styrofoam boxes to support a board, turning it into a temporary table. The products were then displayed on plastic sheets.
One seller reportedly set up his stall within seconds.
Shin Min also observed that some plastic sheets appeared to have strings attached to their corners. This suggested that the items could be bundled up quickly if enforcement officers appeared.
In other words, not exactly the kind of stall that intends to issue receipts and loyalty cards.
Some Sellers Allegedly Taunted Observers
The sellers were also reportedly watching their surroundings closely.
Shin Min said some sellers sat on opposite sides of the walkway while checking their phones and looking around. When they noticed people they considered suspicious, they allegedly exchanged signals with one another.
Some people in the area also appeared to be acting as lookouts and communicating by phone.
In one reported incident, a seller allegedly taunted an observer to “come and catch” him.
Shin Min also reported that the sellers seemed unfazed by nearby CCTV cameras.
Authorities Have Targeted Similar Activity in Geylang Before
The sale of illegal health products in Geylang is not a new issue.
In a 2018 written parliamentary reply, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the authorities had taken a multi-agency approach to illicit activities in Geylang since 2015. These included the sale of sexual enhancement drugs and adulterated health products.
The agencies involved included the police, Central Narcotics Bureau and Health Sciences Authority.
MHA also said that in 2017, agencies conducted more than 350 operations against peddlers of sexual enhancement drugs and illegal medicines. More than 50 peddlers were caught, and about 735,000 units of such products worth around S$2 million were seized.
Under the Health Products Act, offenders caught supplying adulterated health products can face a fine of up to S$100,000, jail of up to three years, or both.
More recently, the Singapore Police Force said in September 2026 that joint enforcement operations were conducted in Geylang between 27 and 29 August against illegal health products and drug-related activities.
Cough syrup, sexual enhancement products, vaporisers and etomidate pods with a combined street value of more than S$54,000 were seized during those operations.
HSA Has Warned Against Buying From Street Peddlers
The Health Sciences Authority has previously warned the public against buying sexual enhancement products from street peddlers, makeshift stalls or dubious online sources.
According to HSA, such products may contain undeclared potent substances and can cause serious harm when taken without medical supervision.
This is especially risky because buyers may not know what the products contain, how they were made, or whether they have been adulterated with controlled substances.
HSA has also said that members of the public can report illegal activity involving sexual enhancement products to its Enforcement Branch.
