29 Arrested In Joint Enforcement Operation By SPF And CNB

          11 men and 18 women were arrested during a three-day joint enforcement operation by the Singapore Police Force and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) against drug and vice activities at Woodlands, Sembawang, Yishun, and Upper Thomson from 25 to 27 November 2019.

2          During enforcement checks conducted by officers from Woodlands Police Division and the CNB, 10 men, aged between 21 and 58, were arrested for suspected drug-related offences.

3          Drugs including about 71g of Cannabis, a small amount of “Ice” and suspected New Psychoactive Substances, as well as drug paraphernalia were seized.

4          One man and 18 women, aged between 24 and 48, were also arrested for offences under the Women’s Charter and the Immigration Act. A licensed massage establishment was also found to have contravened licensing conditions and one public entertainment outlet was found providing public entertainment without license.

5          Investigations are ongoing. The Police takes a serious view of anyone involved in criminal activities and will continue to take tough enforcement action against those found breaking the law.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

29 NOVEMBER 2019

Some of the drugs and drug paraphernalia seized during the joint SPF-CNB enforcement operations from 25 to 27 November 2019.

Suspects being escorted to the police van