Joint news release: More than 391kg of cannabis detected at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station

           On 24 September 2026, more than 391kg of cannabis was detected in an inbound container at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station.

2.        Based on targeting efforts by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the container was identified and referred for enhanced checks. During the checks, ICA’s Image Analysts detected anomalies in the scanned images of the container. Upon physical inspection, ICA officers found suspected cannabis blocks concealed within boxes containing gloves. Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers were immediately alerted and conducted further checks on the container, uncovering a total of 1,290 blocks of cannabis, weighing about 391kg in total.

3.        Preliminary investigations found that the drugs were transiting through Singapore and bound for another country. Investigations are ongoing. Under Section 7 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, those who import into or export from Singapore more than 500g of cannabis may face the mandatory death penalty.

4.        ICA works closely with CNB to prevent attempts to smuggle drugs across our borders. ICA will also continue to conduct security checks at the checkpoints to prevent attempts to smuggle undesirable persons, weapons, explosives and other contrabands across our borders.

Photo 1 (CNB): Boxes containing cannabis seized from the container on 24 September 2026.

Photo 2 (CNB): Cannabis seized from the boxes inside the container on 24 September 2026.

IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU
2 OCTOBER 2026