S$1 million worth of heroin, weed & other drugs seized at Tuas Checkpoint & Tampines home: M’sian man, 32 & S’porean man, 41, arrested

On September 23, 2026, authorities in Singapore made a significant drug seizure involving a Malaysian man, aged 32, and a Singaporean man, aged 41. The Malaysian national was apprehended at the Tuas Checkpoint while attempting to smuggle drugs hidden within a motorcycle registered in Malaysia. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers initiated an enhanced check on the motorcycle, leading to the discovery of packets labeled as commercial biscuits, which were later found to contain controlled substances.

Following this initial find, Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers were swiftly alerted and conducted further searches. They uncovered an additional 6,961g of heroin, 1,116g of methamphetamine, and 1,032g of cannabis, amounting to approximately 9kg of drugs. These substances, with an estimated total value exceeding S$1 million, are capable of sustaining the addiction of about 4,598 individuals for a week.

Meanwhile, in the vicinity of Tampines Street 83, the Singaporean man was arrested on the same day during follow-up investigations related to suspected drug offences. The CNB officers executed a search of his residence, seizing additional quantities of drugs, including 790g of heroin, 602g of cannabis, 127g of methamphetamine, 51g of ecstasy tablets, and 21g of ketamine. This haul, weighing about 1.6kg, contributed to the overall value of the confiscated drugs.

The total cash amounting to S$33,086 was also seized as part of the operation. The drugs seized collectively hold an estimated value surpassing S$1 million, underscoring the substantial scale of the drug trafficking operation. Authorities are actively investigating the case, while noting that those involved in importing or exporting controlled substances in Singapore face severe penalties, including the death penalty for certain offenses.