{
  "id": 10397398,
  "title": "Drugs hidden in biscuit packets: Malaysian arrested at Tuas Checkpoint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/drugs-hidden-in-biscuit-packets-malaysian-arrested-at-tuas-checkpoint",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:47:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2026/09/1542977/drugs-hidden-biscuit-packets-malaysian-arrested-tuas-checkpoint"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Malaysian man, aged 37, was apprehended at the Tuas Checkpoint on September 23, allegedly attempting to smuggle narcotics into Singapore, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Concurrently, a Singaporean individual was detained in a separate operation on the same day. Together, the arrests resulted in a combined haul of drugs, valued at more than S$1 million (RM3.20 million).\n\nThe Malaysian suspect was discovered carrying sealed packets, purportedly labeled as commercial biscuits, concealed in the rear box of his Malaysia-registered motorcycle. Upon alerting the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), additional inspections revealed a total of approximately 6,961 grams of heroin, 1,116 grams of Ice, and 1,032 grams of cannabis concealed within the vehicle.\n\nThe following day, CNB officers conducted an operation near Tampines Street 83, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old Singaporean on suspicion of drug offenses. During the raid, authorities seized 790 grams of heroin, 602 grams of cannabis, 127 grams of Ice, 51 grams of ecstasy tablets, 21 grams of ketamine, and S$33,086 in cash. The ICA stated that the investigations are ongoing under Sections 5 and 7 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, which prescribes the death penalty for drug trafficking into Singapore. The ICA pledged to collaborate with CNB to deter attempts to smuggle drugs across their shared borders.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: A 37-year-old Malaysian was arrested at Tuas Checkpoint for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Singapore, while a Singaporean was detained in a separate operation the same day, with the combined haul valued at over S$1 million (RM3.20 million).",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysian arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/malaysian-arrested-for-attempting-to-smuggle-drugs-into-singapore",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:36:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}