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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)
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Large amount of Cannabis seized in CNB operation six youths arrested

12 July 2018

In the evening hours of 11 July 2018, officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested a suspected drug trafficker – an 18-year-old Singaporean male – and recovered about 2,906g of cannabis from within a backpack carried by the suspect.

2 Another party of CNB officers proceeded to raid the residence of another suspected drug trafficker – a 20-year-old Singaporean male. The 20-year-old suspect was observed to have met with the 18-year-old suspect earlier. Four other suspected drug abusers – a 19-year-old and three 20-year-olds, all Singaporean males - were also arrested within the unit.

3 The residence of the 18-year-old suspect was subsequently raided. CNB officers recovered a total of about 45g of cannabis from within the unit.

Two compressed blocks and several small, clear bags filled with plant material.

Photo-1 (CNB): Cannabis seized in CNB operation on 11 July 2018.

4 Investigations into the drug activities of all the suspects are ongoing. 2,951g of cannabis is enough to feed the addiction of about 420 abusers for a week.

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

12 JULY 2018

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