{
  "id": 18272712,
  "title": "S'porean man, 64, arrested near Marsiling for suspected drug trafficking, bit officer's thigh & spat on 2 others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/sporean-man-64-arrested-near-marsiling-for-suspected-drug-trafficking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:06:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/11/sporean-man-arrested-suspected-drug-trafficking-bit-spat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 64-year-old Singaporean man was arrested by Central Narcotics Bureau officers near Marsiling Road on November 3 for suspected drug trafficking. According to a CNB news release, officers acting on information received apprehended the man during an anti-drug operation in a residential unit. During the arrest, the suspect resisted violently, biting an officer on the thigh through his jeans and spitting on two other officers. Despite the violent encounter, all three officers received immediate medical attention, including assessments for potential infectious diseases. The search of the suspect's unit resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,554 grams of cannabis, 166 grams of ice, 25 grams of ecstasy, S$356 in cash, and drug paraphernalia. Authorities estimate that the seized cannabis and ice could potentially sustain the addiction of 320 drug abusers for a week. The investigation into the suspect's alleged drug activities is ongoing, and the man has also been referred to the police for further investigation into offenses of voluntarily causing hurt and using criminal force to deter public servants from their duties. Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, trafficking in controlled drugs, offering to traffic in controlled drugs, or engaging in preparatory acts for trafficking is punishable by mandatory death penalty for offenses involving over 500 grams of cannabis.",
  "summary": "About 1,554g of cannabis, 166g of \"Ice\" and 25g of \"Ecstasy\" were seized from the residential unit.",
  "key_points": [
    "64-year-old Singaporean man arrested for drug trafficking on November 3",
    "Suspect resisted arrest, biting officer's thigh and spitting on two others",
    "Seized drugs could sustain 320 drug abusers' addiction for a week"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The violent resistance encountered during this anti-drug operation highlights the physical risks officers face when attempting to intercept significant quantities of illegal substances in residential areas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}