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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)
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11kg Cannabis seized six arrested

28 September 2018

In an operation conducted by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on 27 September 2018, drugs estimated to be worth more than S$162,000 were seized and six suspected drug offenders, all Singaporeans, were arrested.

2 In the evening hours of 27 September 2018, CNB officers were deployed in Tuas Industrial Estate to look out for a group of suspected drug traffickers. At about 7.20pm, officers spotted three suspects arriving at the location in a blue Suzuki. A while later, a white Volkswagen was also spotted arriving at the location. Officers observed the rear passenger of the blue Suzuki – a 21-year-old male - approaching the white Volkswagen. After the contact, the white car drove away from the area and the 21-year-old male suspect returned to the blue Suzuki.

3 Officers moved in swiftly and arrested the three suspects in the blue Suzuki – the 21-year-old rear passenger and two other males aged 20 and 21. About 11kg of cannabis and 31 LSD stamps were recovered from the Suzuki.

Multiple black wrapped packages with colored tape on brown paper.

Photo-1 (CNB): Some of the cannabis recovered from within a blue Suzuki, in CNB operation on 27 September 2018.

4 At the same time, the white Volkswagen was tailed to a carpark in the vicinity of Tampines Street 21, where the two suspects parked and alighted from the car. CNB officers moved in and arrested the two suspects – both males, aged 26 and 29. About 524g of ‘Ice’ were recovered from the vehicle. Officers also recovered a small packet of ‘Ice’ from a bag belonging to the 26-year-old male suspect. Officers subsequently raided the residential unit of the 26-year-old male suspect, located in the vicinity, and recovered about 16g of cannabis and a small amount of ‘Ice’ from within the unit. A 26-year-old female suspected drug abuser was also arrested within the unit.

Interior view of a car with black leather seats, steering wheel, and scattered items.

Photo-2 (CNB): Photo of interior of white Volkswagen. About 524g of ‘Ice’, packed in a bundle, were recovered from within, in CNB operation on 27 September 2018.

Clear plastic bag containing paper sheet with cartoon bears and white crystal-like substance.

Photo-3 (CNB): ‘Ice’ recovered from the bag belonging to the 26-year-old male suspect, in CNB operation on 27 September 2018.

Several dark brown pressed blocks arranged on a tan surface.

Photo-4 (CNB): About 11kg of cannabis seized in CNB operation on 27 September 2018.

5 Investigations into the drug activities of all the suspects are ongoing. 11kg of cannabis is enough to feed the addiction of about 1,570 abusers for a week.

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

28 SEPTEMBER 2018

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