Malaysian arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into Singapore
SINGAPORE, Sept 28 — A 37-year-old Malaysian was arrested at Tuas Checkpoint on Sept 23 for alleged...
On September 23, a 37-year-old Malaysian was apprehended at the Tuas Checkpoint in Singapore for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the country, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The Malaysian was discovered with sealed packets masquerading as commercial biscuits, which were later identified as containing controlled drugs in the rear box of his Malaysia-registered motorcycle.
Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers were promptly informed of the discovery, leading to further inspections that uncovered a total of approximately 6,961 grammes of heroin, 1,116 grammes of Ice, and 1,032 grammes of cannabis.
Subsequently, on the same day, a 41-year-old Singaporean was detained by CNB officers for suspected drug offences in a separate operation near Tampines Street 83. During this operation, authorities seized 790 grammes of heroin, 602 grammes of cannabis, 127 grammes of Ice, 51 grammes of ecstasy tablets, and 21 grammes of ketamine, along with S$33,086 in cash.
The ongoing investigations are being conducted under Section 5 and Section 7 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, which carries the death penalty for those who import drugs into Singapore. The ICA has vowed to continue collaborating with the CNB to thwart any attempts to smuggle drugs across the borders.
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