Couple arrested after exposing toddler, 7-month-old baby to drugs
The couple’s sons were placed under the care of their next-of-kin.
A Singaporean couple in their twenties has been arrested for allegedly exposing their children to drugs, according to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB). The pair, aged 25 and 24, were apprehended by officers who conducted a raid on their residential unit near Marsiling Lane in Woodlands on August 11. During the operation, the authorities seized small quantities of various illegal substances, including cannabis, methamphetamine, and Ecstasy, as well as drug-related equipment from the home.
The couple's two young sons, aged three and seven months, were present in the master bedroom at the time of the raid.
The children have been taken into the care of their next of kin, with arrangements made to safeguard their well-being. CNB deputy commanding officer Superintendent Xanthus Tong emphasized the far-reaching consequences of drug abuse, stating that its effects extend beyond the individuals using the substances to also impact their families and loved ones, including young children.
He further warned that those who expose children to drugs, either by permitting consumption or failing to prevent it, will face prosecution. CNB is continuing its investigations into the suspects' drug-related activities.
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