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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)
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Suspected drug trafficker arrested; suspect struggled violently and assaulted officers

5 November 2026

            The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in an anti-drug operation on 3 November 2026. Controlled drugs including about 1,554g of cannabis, 166g of 'Ice' and 25g of 'Ecstasy' tablets, and cash amounting to $356 were seized. The drugs seized are estimated to be worth more than $55,000. The cannabis and ‘Ice’ seized could potentially feed the addiction of 320 abusers for a week.

2.        In the morning of 3 November, acting on information received, CNB officers arrested a 64-year-old Singaporean man in a residential unit in the vicinity of Marsiling Road for suspected drug trafficking offences. During the arrest, the suspect struggled violently and attacked an officer, biting the officer's thigh through his jeans. He also spat on two other officers. A search of the unit led to the seizure of about 1,554g of cannabis, 166g of 'Ice', 25g of 'Ecstasy', cash amounting to $356, and drug paraphernalia. All three officers received prompt medical attention including medical assessment for potential infectious diseases.

Photo (CNB): Drugs seized from the residential unit in the vicinity of Marsiling Road on 3 November 2026.

Photo (CNB): Drugs seized from the residential unit in the vicinity of Marsiling Road on 3 November 2026.

3.           Commenting on the operation, Assistant Commissioner Ng Khai Song, Director Intelligence Division, said:

“CNB will not tolerate any acts of violence against our officers. Our officers swiftly took down the suspected drug trafficker, and we will not hesitate to take firm action against those who threaten or assault our officers who are carrying out their duty. We stand firmly behind our officers and ensure that justice is served without fear or favour, as we remain relentless in bringing down drug offenders. CNB will render full assistance to officers who are injured in the line of duty.”

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. If a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

5.         Investigations into the drug activities of the arrested suspect are ongoing. The man was also referred to the Police for further investigations into offences of voluntarily causing hurt and using criminal force to deter public servants from their duties.


CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

5 November 2026