{
  "id": 11627162,
  "title": "1,290 blocks of cannabis weighing around 391kg detected at Pasir Panjang scanning station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/1-290-blocks-of-cannabis-weighing-around-391kg-detected-at-pasir",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:20:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/10/391kg-cannabis-detected-pasir-panjang/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 24, 2026, an inbound container at Singapore's Pasir Panjang Scanning Station was discovered to contain over 391kg of cannabis. According to a joint statement released on October 2 by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), preliminary investigations revealed that the drugs were en route to another nation while passing through Singapore. The container was flagged due to targeted efforts by the ICA, which then referred it for more thorough inspections. Following the examination of the container's scanned images, ICA's Image Analysts detected irregularities. Upon a subsequent physical inspection, ICA officers uncovered suspected cannabis blocks hidden within boxes containing gloves. Upon learning of this discovery, CNB officers immediately stepped in for additional scrutiny. They ultimately unearthed a total of 1,290 cannabis blocks, amounting to approximately 391kg. Ongoing investigations are being conducted as per the authorities. Images courtesy of CNB. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1973 stipulates that importers or exporters of more than 500g of cannabis into or out of Singapore could face the mandatory death penalty. The ICA and CNB are working in tandem to thwart such smuggling attempts at Singapore's borders. ICA also intends to continue utilizing technology and data analytics to enhance border security, curb the illicit trafficking of drugs and contraband, and prevent undesirable individuals from entering the country.",
  "summary": "Investigations are ongoing.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "More than 391kg of cannabis detected at Pasir Panjang scanning station",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/more-than-391kg-of-cannabis-detected-at-pasir-panjang-scanning-station",
        "published": "2026-10-02T10:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "More than 390kg of cannabis detected in container at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/more-than-390kg-of-cannabis-detected-in-container-at-pasir-panjang",
        "published": "2026-10-02T11:45:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}