39 in S'pore, half aged below 30, arrested for alleged drug activities on Telegram channels
19 of them are believed to be connected to the same drug trafficking network.
A drug bust in Singapore on September 15 saw the arrest of 39 people, primarily those under the age of 30. According to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), operations were carried out on Telegram channels where drug activities were taking place. These channels were connected to various drug trafficking networks. The CNB seized drugs and drug paraphernalia from the suspects, including cannabis, ice, and ecstasy.
Nineteen of the arrested individuals were linked to the same drug trafficking network. The bureau expressed concern over the exposure of young people to misinformation and pro-drug content online, and has vowed to continue working with the police to restrict access to Telegram accounts and channels related to drug activities. They also issued directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) to limit the access of Singaporeans to such online platforms.
Assistant Commissioner Ng Khai Song, the Director of CNB's Intelligence Division, warned drug traffickers that online platforms do not provide immunity from law enforcement. He emphasized that every online interaction leaves a trace, and the bureau actively monitors the online space to detect and disrupt drug activities. The CNB stated that those involved in drug-related activities, whether online or offline, are not beyond their reach.
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