{
  "id": 8203710,
  "title": "Two Malaysians arrested over 10kg cannabis seizure at Tuas Checkpoint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/two-malaysians-arrested-over-10kg-cannabis-seizure-at-tuas-checkpoint",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T08:04:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/09/18/two-malaysians-arrested-over-10kg-cannabis-seizure-at-tuas-checkpoint/235662"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two Malaysians were arrested at Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint in September for attempting to smuggle more than 10 kilograms of cannabis, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The pair, aged 36 and 35, were stopped while entering Singapore on a Malaysia-registered motorcycle, following information received from the ICA's Integrated Targeting Centre. During the inspection, ICA officers discovered four bundles of suspected controlled drugs hidden beneath the motorcycle seat. Further investigation led to the discovery of an additional six bundles of suspected controlled drugs in a black haversack on the motorcycle handlebar. The seized drugs weighed a total of approximately 10,164 grams, enough to potentially sustain the addiction of around 1,450 users for a week. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1973 permits the death penalty for importing or exporting more than 500 grams of cannabis into or from Singapore. The investigation is ongoing.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Sept 18 — Two Malaysians were arrested at Singapore’s Tuas Checkpoint for attempting to smuggle m...",
  "key_points": [
    "Two Malaysians arrested for smuggling 10kg+ cannabis at Tuas Checkpoint",
    "Pair stopped on Malaysia-registered motorcycle with hidden drugs",
    "Seized drugs weighed 10,164g, enough for 1,450 users weekly"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysian man arrested after 4,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes found in lorry at Tuas Checkpoint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/malaysian-man-arrested-after-4-500-cartons-of-duty-unpaid-cigarettes",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mothership",
        "title": "M'sian man, 36 & woman, 35, arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle over 10kg of cannabis at Tuas Checkpoint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/msian-man-36-woman-35-arrested-for-allegedly-attempting-to-smuggle",
        "published": "2026-09-18T09:46:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}