78 arrested, over S$360k worth of drugs seized by CNB over five days
Posted: 13 April 2012 1750 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has arrested 78 suspected drug offenders and seized more than S$360,000 worth of drugs, including 2.16 kg of heroin and 230 grammes of 'ice'.
The arrests were made across the island over five days.
In Marsiling, officers raided a HDB unit and arrested two men, aged 52 and 37 years old, and one woman, aged 42 years old.
About 300 grammes of heroin and five grammes of 'ice' worth approximately S$46,000 were seized from the raid.
Officers also seized two bottles of chicken essence found to contain an unknown powdery substance. The powdery substance has since been sent to the Health Sciences Authority for tests to determine its composition.
The 37-year-old man and the woman have been charged for drug trafficking. If convicted, they may face the death penalty. The 52-year-old man has been admitted to a drug rehabilitation centre.
In the raid in Clementi, officers arrested two men, aged 54 and 50 years old, and a 40-year-old woman. Officers seized a cocktail of drugs from the unit, including approximately 200 grammes of heroin, fouor grammes of 'Ice', some small amount of 'subutex' and two 'Ecstasy' tablets. The drugs are estimated to be worth more than S$32,000.
The 50-year-old man has been charged for drug trafficking and the 54-year-old man has been admitted to a drug rehabilitation centre. Investigations on the female drug offender are ongoing.
In another raid in Upper Boon Keng Road, officers raided two HDB units in the same block where suspected drug activities were believed to be taking place.
Five men were arrested for suspected drug abuse in the first unit. A small amount of heroin, 'Ice' and some drug paraphernalia were recovered from the occupants and the unit. Investigations into their drug activities are ongoing.
In the second unit, a 27-year-old man was arrested. Officers seized a small amount of heroin and six small packets of 'ice' from the unit. Drug paraphernalia such as a weighing scale and numerous empty plastic packets were also seized. The man will be investigated for drug trafficking. If convicted, he may face a minimum of five years' imprisonment and five strokes of the cane.
Officers established that another HDB unit in Geylang Bahru may be the hideout of a street pusher. In a follow-up operation, officers arrested one man and one woman, both 24 years old. A small packet of 'Ice' was seized from the unit, as well as various drug paraphernalia including a mini weighing scale and empty plastic packets.
The female suspect has been admitted to a drug rehabilitation centre and the male suspect will be investigated for drug trafficking. If convicted, he may face a minimum of five years' imprisonment and five strokes of the cane.
In another raid in Orchard, officers arrested a suspected drug trafficker and a suspected drug courier from Malaysia. He was caught after a short chase near Far East Shopping Centre.
The suspected drug courier was carrying a brown envelope that contained cash totalling about S$10,400.
Officers also recovered a sling bag that had been carried by the suspected drug trafficker. The bag contained about 960 grammes of heroin packed in two black-taped bundles and estimated to be worth S$144,000, a straw of heroin and a small flip knife.
Both men will be investigated for drug trafficking. If convicted, they may face the death penalty.
-CNA/ac
