Illegal health products worth over $40,000 seized during joint operation in Geylang

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) carried out a joint operation in the vicinity of Geylang on 23 December 2015.  During the 7-hour operation, four male Singaporeans in their 20s were arrested and are currently assisting in investigations. This joint operation was part of HSA’s on-going efforts to tackle the illegal sale of cough syrups, sexual enhancement drugs, prescription drugs, and other health products.  Please refer to the Annex for photos.

HSA, CNB and SPF seized cough syrup, prescription drugs and sexual enhancement drugs with an estimated street value of $40,000. HSA would like to reiterate the dangers of purchasing health products from street peddlers and unknown sellers. These products may be illegal, counterfeit or substandard and may contain undeclared, potent ingredients and other substance(s) controlled under the Poisons Act, which can potentially cause serious adverse reactions when consumed.

HSA takes a serious stand against illegal activities that would harm public health. We will take strong enforcement actions against those who engage in the sale and supply of illegal health products. Under the Poisons Act, anyone caught illegally importing, selling or supplying health products can be fined up to $10,000 or jailed up to 2 years or both.     

Members of the public who encounter any illegal sale of cough syrup, sexual enhancement drugs and other health products are encouraged to report them to HSA's Enforcement Branch at Tel: 6866-3485 during office hours (Monday to Friday) or Email: hsa_is@hsa.gov.sg.

HEALTH SCIENCES AUTHORITY
CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU
SINGAPORE
24 DECEMBER 2015

ANNEX

ILLEGAL HEALTH PRODUCTS WORTH OVER $40,000 SEIZED
DURING JOINT OPERATION IN GEYLANG