CNB arrests 100 suspected drug offenders in islandwide operation; drugs worth more than S$34,000 seized

An extensive anti-drug operation across Singapore has led to the arrest of 100 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) reported on Friday that the operation, conducted between July 12 and July 17, also resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at more than S$34,000.

Authorities confiscated approximately 859g of cannabis, 120g of heroin, 85g of 'Ice' (methamphetamine), 3g of ecstasy tablets, two Erimin-5 tablets, and a small amount of cash. The CNB highlighted the significant impact of the seizure, stating that the confiscated cannabis, heroin, and 'Ice' could have fueled the addiction of an estimated 228 abusers for a full week.

The operation spanned various locations, including Boon Lay, Ghim Moh, Jurong, Kallang, Tampines, Tengah, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands. In one notable instance, a 28-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking. Subsequent searches of his motorcycle and residential unit in the Segar Road area uncovered about 689g of cannabis, 9g of 'Ice,' and drug paraphernalia.

In a separate but related enforcement action, CNB collaborated with the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore Customs, and the Health Sciences Authority at a foreign worker dormitory near Jurong. This joint operation led to the arrest of nine Bangladeshi men, aged 22 to 40, for drug-related offenses. Investigations into the drug activities of all arrested suspects are currently ongoing.

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The cannabis, heroin and Ice seized could potentially feed the addiction of 228 abusers for a week.