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250g of methamphetamine. 1kg of cannabis. 15g of pure he**in. Do you know how many abusers these can feed for a week?

We ran a poll on our IG stories last week, and about 50% of you guessed wrong! 📊

Learn the real impact of these drugs on our community. Let’s stay informed and make a difference together! 💪

🚨 Lights, camera, action! Time's ticking for the DrugFreeSG Video Competition 2024—only a month left until the deadline on 30 August! 🚨

Before you submit, make sure to tick off everything on the submission checklist and double-check the rules and regulations on our microsite. Make sure to submit all team members’ feedback too! Add final touches and best of luck! 🎥✨

For more information as well as the rules and regulations, please visit go.gov.sg/drugfreevideo.

#𝐂𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐧𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 (𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟐 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟑) 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝟕𝟏 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐩; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝟒 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐤𝐢𝐧

In an island-wide operation conducted from 14 to 19 July, CNB arrested 71 suspected drug offenders and seized a total of about 31g of he**in, 163g of ‘Ice’, 116g of cannabis, 26g of co***ne, nine ‘Ecstasy’ tablets, 25 Erimin-5 tablets, five L*D (lysergic acid diethylamide) stamps and 14 Tapentadol tablets, which have a total estimated street value of about $26,000.

Locations included a residential unit near Circuit Road, where officers arrested a 23-year-old man and his 22-year-old wife for suspected drug offences, and seized about 1g of ‘Ice’ and drug paraphernalia on 16 July.

On 17 July, officers arrested four Singaporeans aged 17 to 23 in another residential unit near Circuit Road for suspected drug offences, where 39g of ‘Ice’ and drug paraphernalia were recovered from one of the bedrooms, while another gramme of ‘Ice’ was recovered from the belongings of the 17-year-old man. Two of them are a husband-and-wife duo (aged 22 and 23 respectively).

Preliminary investigations found that all six (aforementioned) suspects’ urine tested positive for controlled drugs. Appropriate arrangements were made to ensure the welfare of the couples’ children (16 July case: a one-year-old; 17 July case: a 9-month-old, two-year-old and four-year-old) – who were present in the respective residential units – were taken care of. The children have been placed in the care of their respective next-of-kin.

Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing.

Full story at go.gov.sg/cnb190724-71arrestedinislandwideop

#𝐂𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐧𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝐤𝐠 ‘𝐈𝐜𝐞’ 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝; 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞

Following an exchange of intelligence between CNB and the Narcotics Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKNB), CNB arrested a 25-year-old foreign national for suspected drug trafficking in the vicinity of Changi South on 16 July, just after he had deposited a package at an airfreight warehouse in the same vicinity.

The package, seized by CNB, contained two ornamental lion figurines, in which a total of about 4.15kg of ‘Ice’, with an estimated worth of $500,000, was found concealed within the base structure of the two figurines.

In expressing appreciation to HKNB, SAC Leon Chan, Deputy Director of CNB for Operations, said: “CNB would like to thank HKNB for their sharing of intelligence which led to this large seizure of ‘Ice’. Drug syndicates operate with no regard for borders and will cooperate with anyone anywhere so long as there are profits to be made. In the face of such criminals, law enforcement agencies must cooperate closely with one another. CNB stands ready to work with our close counterparts to neutralise such drug syndicates who profit from the misery inflicted on others and to bring them to justice.”

Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence for a person, on his or her own behalf, or on behalf of any other person, whether or not that other person is in Singapore, to traffic in a controlled drug, offer to traffic in a controlled drug; or to do or offer to do any act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug. If a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 250g of methamphetamine, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

Investigations into the drug activities of the arrested suspect are ongoing.

Full story at go.gov.sg/cnb190724-morethan4kgiceseized

Paging all Westies!

The Drug Victims Remembrance Day is making its way to Jurong Point from 12 to 14 July, from 10am to 10pm.

Join us to learn about the physical and psychological impact that drugs have on victims, and make a promise to stay drug-free to protect your loved ones!

Visit go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite for the full roving exhibition schedule.

On 26 June, iconic buildings across the island lit up in green and/or white to signify solidarity with the nation’s stance against drug abuse, as we commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

To our partners both longstanding and new, we thank you for your dedication and commitment in raising awareness and playing your part as we work towards a drug-free Singapore. Your unwavering support year-on-year makes all the difference, and we hope to welcome even more partners onboard next year!

More than 5000 of you visited the Drug Victims Remembrance Day roving exhibition at Northpoint City last weekend!

Join us this weekend at Jurong Point to learn about the harmful impacts that drugs have on the body through interactive and immersive installations.

Visit go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite for the full roving exhibition schedule.

Even though Johan* and his family were let down by his brother Hilmi* on several occasions because of his drug addiction, they still find it difficult to walk away. This is even after an incident between his (other) brother and Hilmi in an intoxicated state, where one of them grabbed a knife to threaten the other.

Drugs harm more people than you think. Protect your loved ones by making a promise to stay drug-free on our website at go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite.

*Based on a true story. Name has been changed to protect the identity of the victim.

Ecuadorian children from villages are lured with toys to become drug pushers. Once armed with weapons, they are sent off to work. Now, children being gunned down joins the ranks of drug-related problems that plague the once peaceful Latin American nation.

Drugs harm more people than you think. Protect your loved ones by making a promise to stay drug-free at go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite.

Hey Westies, we haven’t forgotten about you!

After making our way around the East, Central, and North-East of Singapore, the Drug Victims Remembrance Day exhibition will finally be heading to the West!

Join us at Jem from 28 to 30 June 2024, between 10am and 10pm to learn about the physical and societal impact drugs have on lives through interactive and immersive installations.

You can also make a promise to stay drug-free to protect your loved ones!

"Where has all the time gone? I have been visiting him since I was a young adult. I am an elderly person now. I depend on a walking stick to move around... For as long as I am alive, I will continue to care for Tony despite how exhausting this has been for me."

Meet a sister who has held on to relationship with her brother through his 40 odd years of battle with drugs and addiction.

What happens when drug addiction takes hold of one of your loved ones? Beyond the physical toll of drugs on the abuser and on finances, the effects of drug abuse on relationships and familial ties are immense and sometimes heartbreaking. This is why we choose to focus on preventive drug education, to prevent more families and relationships from being torn apart.

Hear other personal stories from the loved ones of drug abusers >>> https://go.gov.sg/spswfysgad

Alex’s* son, Jack*, used to value time the family spent together during meals or movies. After his addiction, he became a recluse who would hide in the toilet to abuse drugs.

Alex always cherished their father-son birthday celebrations as their birthdays were just a few days apart. However, everything changed when Jack was admitted into the Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) - Alex no longer found meaning in celebrating his own birthday without his son by his side.

Drugs harm more people than you think. Protect your loved ones by making a promise to stay drug-free at go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite.

*Based on a true story. Name has been changed to protect the identity of the victim.

Read how Station Inspector Jashim’s father inspired his journey 🥰

Father’s Influence, My Dedication (Part 2) Inspired by his father's legacy, Station Inspector Mohd Jashim Mukhtiar Khan joined the fight against drugs.

In conjunction with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking tomorrow on 26 June 2024, partner buildings islandwide will light up in green or white - colours of the Anti-Drug Ribbon - from 7.30pm to 12am, to signify solidarity with the anti-drug cause.

Join us in lighting Singapore up by making a stand against drugs: simply display the green LED lights from your Drug Victims Remembrance Day goodie bag at home!

Visit our website at go.gov.sg/rday2024-whatshappening to learn more about the significance of the .

Since her childhood, Sue* has been subjected to physical and psychological trauma at the hands of her father, who was addicted to drugs. The pain followed her through to adulthood, and took on new forms in her twenties: Sue's father was absent on her wedding day, and was unable to walk her down the aisle.

Drugs harm more people than you think. Protect your loved ones by making a promise to stay drug-free at go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite.

*Based on a true story. Name has been changed to protect the identity of the victim.

Attention North-Easties, the Drug Victims Remembrance Day exhibition is coming back to you!

If you missed the exhibition last week at Suntec City, join us at Compass One from 21 to 23 June 2024, between 10am to 10pm to learn about the physical and societal impact drugs have on lives through interactive and immersive installations.

You can also make a promise to stay drug-free to protect your loved ones!

#𝐂𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐧𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 $𝟏𝟑𝟏𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝟓𝟗𝟎 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤

CNB carried out two operations on 19 June, which saw the seizure of a large amount of he**in and other drugs with a total estimated worth of $131,000. The 1,140g of he**in and 89g of ‘Ice’ seized can feed the addiction of about 590 abusers for a week.

In the afternoon of 19 June, a 67-year-old Singaporean man was arrested near Telok Blangah Drive for suspected drug activities. A search of his residential unit recovered about 536g of he**in and 65g and ‘Ice’.

In the same evening, a raid of a residential unit near Cassia Cresent led to the arrests of two suspected drug traffickers, a 29-year-old Malaysian man and a 42-year-old Singaporean man. Officers recovered about 478g of he**in and two bottle of methadone from the waist pouch on the 29-year-old man, and 126g of he**in and 24g of ‘Ice’ on the unit’s kitchen floor, near to where the 42-year-old man was seated during the arrest.

Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence for a person, on his or her own behalf, or on behalf of any other person, whether or not that other person is in Singapore, to traffic in a controlled drug, offer to traffic in a controlled drug; or to do or offer to do any act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug. If a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or “pure he**in”, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

Investigations into the drug activities of the arrested suspects are ongoing.

Full story .drug.freesg

#𝐂𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐧𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 $𝟏𝟑𝟏𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝟓𝟗𝟎 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤

CNB carried out two operations on 19 June, which saw the seizure of a large amount of he**in and other drugs with a total estimated worth of $131,000. The 1,140g of he**in and 89g of 'Ice' seized can feed the addiction of about 590 abusers for a week.

In the afternoon of 19 June, a 67-year-old Singaporean man was arrested near Telok Blangah Drive for suspected drug activities. A search of his residential unit recovered about 536g of he**in and 65g and ‘Ice’.

In the same evening, a raid of a residential unit near Cassia Cresent led to the arrests of two suspected drug traffickers, a 29-year-old Malaysian man and a 42-year-old Singaporean man. Officers recovered about 478g of he**in and two bottle of methadone from the waist pouch on the 29-year-old man, and 126g of he**in and 24g of ‘Ice’ on the unit’s kitchen floor, near to where the 42-year-old man was seated during the arrest.

Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence for a person, on his or her own behalf, or on behalf of any other person, whether or not that other person is in Singapore, to traffic in a controlled drug, offer to traffic in a controlled drug; or to do or offer to do any act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug. If a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or “pure he**in”, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

Investigations into the drug activities of the arrested suspects are ongoing.

Full story at go.gov.sg/cnb200624-twocnbopsnetlargehaul

After legalising cannabis in June 2022, Thai officials are now looking to reinstate the ban on recreational use of the drug after concerns on youth uptake. Even children as young as 9 years old were found smoking cannabis.

Drugs harm more people than you think. Protect your loved ones by making a promise to stay drug-free at go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite.

CNB wishes all a happy Father's Day! 🥰

Join us at the Drug Victims Remembrance Day roving exhibition happening every weekend from now till 21 July, and make a promise to stay drug-free to protect your loved ones.

14 - 16 Jun: Suntec City
21 - 23 Jun: Compass One
28 - 30 Jun: JEM
5 - 7 Jul: Northpoint City
12 - 14 Jul: Jurong Point
19 - 21 Jul: Heartbeat@Bedok

: 𝟕𝟏 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃-𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍; 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟏𝟓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋

71 suspected drug offenders were arrested in an island-wide anti-drug operation from 10 to 14 June 2024. Some of the areas covered in this operation included Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Batok and Toa Payoh.

A total of about 555g of ‘Ice’, 406g of he**in, amongst other drugs were seized. The seized drugs have an estimated street value of about $115,000. The youngest arrested was a 15-year-old Secondary Three girl who was arrested for suspected drug consumption.

On 12 June, CNB officers raided a residential unit in the vicinity of Bukit Batok Street 32 for suspected drug activities. A 41-year-old man and two women aged 33 and 44, were arrested within the unit. The 41-year-old man is the husband of the 33-year-old woman and a sibling to the 44-year-old woman. During the raid, ‘Ice’ and Erimin-5 tablets were recovered from the house and the ground floor rubbish chute of the block.

In the morning of 13 June, CNB officers raided a residential unit in the vicinity of Bedok North Avenue 4 and arrested a 44-year-old Singaporean woman within the unit. A search of the unit found a total of about 400g of he**in and 12g of ‘Ice’.

Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing.

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/cnb140624-71arrestedislandwideop

Some of you may have had a chance to interact with 40 mini exhibitions that were placed at public areas islandwide, such as tertiary schools, hospitals, community spaces, and more.

Visitors learned about the physical and psychological effects that drugs have, and read real stories from victims of drug abuse, which served as poignant reminders of the detrimental impacts of drug abuse that extend beyond the abuser.

Visit our website at go.gov.sg/rday2024microsite to learn more, and to make a promise to stay drug-free to protect your loved ones.