Man and woman arrested for attempting to smuggle over 10kg of cannabis into Singapore

Two Malaysians were arrested at Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint, allegedly attempting to smuggle over 10kg of cannabis into the country, according to Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The two individuals, a 36-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were stopped while entering Singapore on a Malaysia-registered motorcycle on September 15.

The ICA learned of the potential smuggling attempt from their Integrated Targeting Centre. Upon further inspection, ICA officers discovered four bundles of vegetable matter, believed to be controlled drugs, underneath the motorcycle's seat. Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers were then notified, leading to the discovery of a further six bundles of vegetable matter, believed to be controlled drugs, on the motorcycle's handlebar.

In total, the seized bundles contained approximately 10,164 grams of cannabis, potentially enough to supply an addict for a week. Investigations are still ongoing. Under Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, importing or exporting over 500g of cannabis can result in the death penalty.