88 drug offenders arrested in islandwide operation

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Updated: 09/12/2014 16:50 | By Channel NewsAsia

88 drug offenders arrested in islandwide operation

SINGAPORE: A total of 88 suspected drug offenders were arrested in an islandwide operation from Sep 10 to 12, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) announced on Friday (Sep 12).

The operation, which was supported by the Singapore Police Force, saw about 1,570g of heroin, 74g of methamphetamine, 207 Erimin-5 tablets, 11 Ecstasy tablets and 760g of cannabis seized, the CNB said in its press release. The total drug haul had an estimated street value of more than S$147,000, it added.

The islandwide operation was conducted in areas including Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok East, Chai Chee, Commonwealth, Jurong West, Simei, Tampines and Woodlands.

A suspected drug offender arrested by CNB officers. (Photo: CNB)

In one of its operations, CNB officers arrested a 28-year-old male Singaporean in Commonwealth. The suspected drug trafficker was brought back to his hideout, where officers seized about 1,440g of heroin, 750g of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. The drugs had an estimated street value of more than S$125,000.

A 30-year-old female Singaporean, who was suspected to be abusing drugs, was arrested too, said CNB. Investigations are ongoing. - CNA/xk