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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

Organisational structure

Learn about CNB's organisational structure.

Last updated 20 November 2025

The Bureau is commanded by the Director who is assisted by the Deputy Director of Operations and the Deputy Director of Policy and Administration.

Supporting the Director and Deputy Directors are the operational line and staff divisions, namely Intelligence Division, Enforcement Division, Investigation Division, Operations Division, Policy, Planning and Research Division, Corporate Services Division, Communications Division and Staff Development Division.

There is also an Inspectorate and Risk Management Division and Psychology Unit that provide additional staff support.

Organisation structure of CNB

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