Anti-drug operation conducted at foreign worker dormitory in Woodlands

       The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) led an enforcement operation against drug abuse and trafficking and other criminal and illicit activities at a foreign worker dormitory located in the vicinity of Woodlands from 27 November to 28 November 2025. The operation involved officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) as part of sustained efforts to clamp down on illegal activities, including drug offences and crime.

2.    A total of 12 male foreign nationals – 11 Bangladeshis and a Myanmar national – were arrested for suspected drug-related offences. The men are aged between 23 and 40 years old. Among them, a 34-year-old Bangladeshi man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking and drug consumption offences.

Photos 1 and 2 (CNB): Suspected drug offenders arrested by CNB officers at a residential lodging in the vicinity of Woodlands in the early hours of 28 November 2025.

3.    Superintendent Xanthus Tong, Deputy Commanding Officer of Enforcement ‘J’, said:

"This operation is part of our law enforcement efforts against drug abuse and trafficking and other criminal and illicit activities. Such activities will not be tolerated and those involved will be dealt with accordingly.

CNB remains committed in upholding our drug laws and safeguarding the community, including our migrant workers.

Drugs have no place in Singapore – be it in the community, workplace, or residential premises – our enforcement efforts are geared towards early detection and intervention. Early detection allows any risks – whether in the form of drug abuse or illicit activities – to be addressed quickly and prevent the spread, given the harmful and addictive nature of drugs.

We appreciate the support of officers from SPF, MOM, HSA and ICA throughout this operation.”

4.    Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence for a person, on his or her own behalf, or on behalf of any other person, whether or not that other person is in Singapore, to traffic in a controlled drug, offer to traffic in a controlled drug; or to do or offer to do any act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug.

5.    Investigations into the drug activities of all arrested suspects are ongoing.

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

28 November 2025