CNB Drug Free SG

: 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒏 19-𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓-𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 ‘𝑰𝒄𝒆’

Three Singaporean 19-year-old suspected drug offenders were arrested in an operation conducted by CNB on 18 September 2024. The drugs seized in this operation are worth about $78,000 and could potentially feed the addiction of 390 abusers for a week.

In the early evening of 18 September, two 19-year-old suspects – a man and a woman – were arrested in a residential unit in Rivervale Walk. Various drug paraphernalia and a digital weighing scale were recovered within the bedroom of the 19-year-old man.

The two suspects were then escorted to a private residential unit near Hougang Avenue 7, which was rented by the man. A search of the unit led to the recovery of about 486g of ‘Ice’ and 695g of cannabis.

In a follow-up operation, a residential unit in the vicinity of Serangoon North Avenue 3 was raided. Another 19-year-old man was arrested within a bedroom of the unit. A search of the bedroom led to the recovery of about 24g of ‘Ice’, various drug paraphernalia and cash amounting to $11,400.

SAC Sng Chern Hong, Deputy Director CNB (Policy & Administration), said: “Yet another CNB operation saw the arrest of teenagers and, this time, with a large amount of drugs that could potentially feed the addiction of about 390 abusers for a week. It is disheartening to see not just three young lives destroyed by drugs but also their families and loved ones becoming victims of drugs and drug abuse. We cannot but again emphasise, that parents need to join us in efforts to educate the young on the harms of drugs and its destructive effects on families and society. Let’s start the conversation now, before it is too late.”

Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) 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, or more than 500g of cannabis, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

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

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/cnb200924-three19yearoldsarrested

: 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱; 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀

A 31-year-old Singaporean man has been arrested by CNB on 19 September 2024 for suspected drug trafficking.

His involvement was uncovered during the course of CNB’s investigation into two drug trafficking cases in December 2020 and November 2022. An arrest warrant was issued against him for his suspected involvement in supplying drugs to associates in Singapore for their subsequent trafficking and sale in Singapore. Immigration records showed that the man had been out of Singapore since 11 April 2016. CNB reached out to its foreign counterparts for information on his whereabouts.

He was arrested by the Thai authorities on 17 September 2024, subsequently deported and handed over to CNB on 19 September 2024.

In expressing appreciation to Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board, SAC Leon Chan, Acting Director of CNB, said: “We thank our Thai counterparts for the close cooperation and swift action to bring the suspect back to Singapore to face the law. Drug syndicates exploit global interconnectivity to operate remotely, creating threats that extend far beyond borders and inflicting profound impacts on the safety and security of our local community. CNB will continue to collaborate closely with our foreign counterparts to track down drug syndicates and dismantle their networks no matter where they operate, and we will spare no efforts in bringing to justice those who choose to cause harm and profit from the suffering of others.”

He will be charged in court on 20 September 2024 for drug trafficking offences. Investigations into other members of the syndicate are ongoing.

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/cnb190924-wantedmanreturnstosg

: 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝟔.𝟓𝐤𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 $𝟑𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎

On 17 September, CNB seized approximately 6.5kg of cannabis and a large assortment of other drugs in a major operation. Five Singaporean men, aged 19 to 39, were arrested for suspected drug trafficking. The seized drugs are worth about $333,000 and could potentially feed the addiction of 1,480 addicts for a week.

In the morning of 17 September, a 26-year-old man was arrested in the carpark of a residential estate near Anchorvale Lane. About 32g of ‘Ice’ was found on the man. A residential unit in the same estate was raided simultaneously, where four other men were arrested. About 6.15kg of cannabis, 777g of ‘Ice’, 281g of ‘Ecstasy’, 693 L*D (lysergic acid diethylamide) stamps and 1,378 Erimin-5 tablets were recovered.

One of the suspects, a 39-year-old man, was escorted to his car parked in the estate. A search of the car led to the recovery of about 375g of cannabis, 129g of ‘Ice’, 11g of ‘Ecstasy’ and 51 Erimin-5 tablets.

Three children aged 11, 13 and 15 were in the unit when it was raided. They have been placed in the care of their next-of-kin.

Following the arrests at Anchorvale Lane, the official residential units of the five suspects were raided. About 19g of ‘Ice’, two L*D stamps and five Erimin-5 tablets were recovered at the residential unit of one of the suspects.

Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) 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, or more than 500g of cannabis, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

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

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/cnb190924-largeseizureofcannabis

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: 20-𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹-𝑶𝑳𝑫 𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑨𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑵 𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑮𝑺𝑻 65 𝑨𝑹𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑵 𝑰𝑺𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫-𝑾𝑰𝑫𝑬 𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑰-𝑫𝑹𝑼𝑮 𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵

In an island-wide anti-drug operation carried out from 9 to 13 September 2024, 65 suspected drug offenders were arrested. The youngest arrested in this island-wide operation was a 20-year-old Singaporean man for suspected drug trafficking. A total of about 954g of he**in, 201g of ‘Ice’, 158g of cannabis amongst other drugs were seized.

On 11 September, a 33-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking at a residential unit in the vicinity of Bedok North Street 2. About 123g of cannabis and some drug paraphernalia were recovered.

Following a separate lead later on 11 September, three Singaporeans aged 45, 51 and 55 were arrested for suspected drug trafficking. A total of about 896g of he**in and 146g of ‘Ice’, amongst other drugs were seized in this operation spanning Bedok and Upper Boon Keng. The drugs seized in this operation are estimated to be worth about $120,000 and would have fed the addiction of 510 drug abusers for a week.

Assistant Commissioner Lim Fung Suan, Director of Enforcement, said of the operations:

“This island-wide operation saw a young person arrested for suspected drug trafficking. We cannot lower our guard on the youth drug situation. Youths must be continuously engaged on the harms of drugs and its detrimental effects on families and society. Parents need to pay close attention to the company their child keep, to avoid them mixing with the wrong company. Prevention is better than cure.”

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” or 500g of cannabis, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing.

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/cnb160924-65arrested

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the DrugFreeSG Video Competition 2024! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their videos. The judges truly enjoyed watching all your creative and inspiring entries, and we're so proud of the incredible effort each of you put in!

But that's not all! 🚨 We're excited to announce the Popularity Contest running from 16 to 20 September 2024. Vote for your favorite videos, and the top videos in each category with the highest votes will win amazing prizes! 🎁

💥 Plus, two lucky voters will stand a chance to win attractive shopping vouchers!

Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to vote! 👏

: 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 $𝟑𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝; 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝

Drugs worth an estimated $305,000, including about 3.14kg of cannabis, were seized in a CNB operation conducted on 9 September 2024. A 34-year-old Malaysian man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking.

CNB officers arrested the man in the vicinity of Chin Swee Road on the night of 9 September. About 1.88kg of he**in, 3.14kg of cannabis, amongst other drugs were found in the search of the car the man was driving. The haul of drugs seized in this operation can feed the addiction of about 1,500 abusers for a week.

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 pure he**in (diamorphine) or 250g of methamphetamine or 500g of cannabis, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

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

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/cnb100924-drugsworthmorethan300000

#𝐂𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐧𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝟐.𝟖𝐤𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 $𝟑𝟒𝟑𝐤 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭

In the afternoon of 30 August, CNB raided a residential unit near Bedok North Avenue 4 in which a 38-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were arrested for suspected drug activities. Officers seized a total of about 2.8kg of he**in, 385g of ‘Ice’ , 51g of ‘Ecstasy’, 24g of cannabis, 9g of ketamine and 13 Erimin-5 tablets from within the unit.

The total seizure of drugs has an estimated worth of about $343,000, and can feed the addiction of about 1,550 drug abusers for a week.

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”, or more than 250g of methamphetamine, 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/cnb020924-largeseizureofhe**in

📣 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

🎉 Congratulations to our winners for their exceptional essays that provided deep and insightful perspectives on the profound impact of drug abuse on individuals, families, and the society. Your essays were beautifully expressed, attention-grabbing and had a good blend of personal recount and research 📝

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to all participants. Your thought-provoking submissions and commitment to raising awareness about the cost of drug abuse have been invaluable.

Thank you for being part of this important conversation! 🙏

"How would you feel if you woke up... one day and were told that I have left this world? I watched a documentary and cried when an inmate shared that he learnt of his mother's death... Is that when you will finally wake up and realise that it is all too late?"

Meet a mother who wishes her son could spend precious time with her, away from the hold of drugs.

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 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 at >>> https://go.gov.sg/spswfysgad

~$𝟏.𝟓𝟒𝐌 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝟏𝟓-𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑-𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝟏𝟏𝟑 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃-𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

113 suspected drug offenders were arrested in an island-wide anti-drug operation from 12 to 23 Aug. The youngest arrested was a 15-year-old student. A total of about 9.8kg of he**in, 3.3kg of ‘Ice’, among other drugs were seized during the operation and the drugs have an estimated street value of about $1.54 million. Some of the areas covered during this operation included Bukit Timah, Ghim Moh, Hougang, Jurong, Marsiling, Mountbatten, Tampines.

In the afternoon of 13 August, a 45-year-old Singaporean man was arrested with about 371g of ‘Ice’, 124g of cannabis, 30g of ‘Ecstasy’, 19g of ketamine and one Erimin-5 tablet.

The largest he**in seizure yet for 2024 was seized on the evening of 14 August. A 67-year-old Singaporean man was arrested with about 9.5kg of he**in, 2.6kg of ‘Ice’, among other drugs and cash of $25,240.50. The estimated worth of the drugs seized in this case is about $1.4 million.

On 19 August, a 15-year-old Singaporean boy was arrested for suspected drug abuse; he was arrested with a small amount of ‘Ice’. Follow-up investigations led to the arrest of another 15-year-old Singaporean boy for suspected drug trafficking. Both are students.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Saherly Bin Limat, Director of Enforcement, said of the operations:

“This island-wide operation saw the arrest of a 15-year-old suspected drug trafficker. This is a stark reminder to all, that we must not lower our attention on the teenage drug situation. We must continue to engage our youths on the topic of drugs and the harm drugs can cause. Parents have a key role to play in preventive drug education, lest they end up getting information via dubious channels and start sliding down the slippery slope of drugs. CNB has preventive drug education information online which parents can utilise to start their conversation with their children. The time to start engaging them is now, not later.”

Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing.

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/230824-113arrestedislandwide

📣 It's the final week to submit your videos for the DrugFreeSG Video Competition 2024! 🌟🎥

Trouble uploading your video entry? No worries! You can upload your video onto YouTube, set it to unlisted, and attach the link in your submission.

Need a hand? Contact us at [email protected] —we're here to help! For more information, please visit go.gov.sg/drugfreevideo.

Happy 59th birthday Singapore! ❤️🥳

This National Day, we're Not Alone as we stand united for a drug-free Singapore 😎

SUPT1 Joey Tan’s work in CNB involves leading the officers of Enforcement ‘G’ Division and ensuring its daily operations run smoothly. Read his story on how he discovered his calling and the moment that defined his career.✨

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The drug raid that defined his career in enforcement - Frontline Superintendent Joey Tan’s first-hand experience on the frontline fuels his passion for creating effective policies in the fight for a drug-free Singapore.

: 43-year-old repeat offender sentenced to eight years and one month’s jail and six strokes of the cane for holding a 60-year-old woman hostage at knifepoint.

On the morning of Jan 9, 2023, the man consumed methamphetamine and was seen walking around Yishun while holding a knife. An eyewitness alerted the police.

When he realised the police were looking for him, he used a woman as a shield in an attempt to flee the authorities. This resulted in a standoff with 10 police officers.

Read the story:

Over 8 years' jail, caning for man who took 'ice', held woman at knifepoint in standoff with 10 cops in Yishun SINGAPORE — After abusing methamphetamine one morning last January, a 43-year-old man walked around various public housing blocks in Yishun while brandishing a knife.

𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 11𝒌𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒊𝒏, 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒅, 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒅 3,340 𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌

In the afternoon of 29 July, CNB officers arrested a 64-year-old Singaporean man at the lift lobby of a private residential estate in the vicinity of Meyer Road for suspected drug activities. The man was then escorted to his hideout in the same residential estate whereupon a search of the unit led to the recovery of about 6.25kg of cannabis, 4.66kg of he**in, 437g of ‘Ice’, amongst other drugs. The drugs seized in this operation could feed the addiction of about 3,340 drug abusers for a week and is estimated to be worth about $696,000.

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”, or more than 250g of methamphetamine, or more than 500g of cannabis, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

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

Full story >>> https://go.gov.sg/300724-largeseizureofhe**incannabisice

“I thought that my mother’s care and concern for Dad was enough to keep him away from drugs…She could not stop crying when Dad was arrested for the umpteen time. Soon enough, she was back to being the sole-breadwinner of the family. She was alone again, fending for us and herself. Once again, she lost support… I wonder how many years my father had actually been physically present for her.”

Meet a child who wishes their father could fight his addiction, for her mother to receive the support she needs and for her family to be reunited again.

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 at >>> https://go.gov.sg/spswfysgad

: 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.