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AsiaOne
2 days ago
- AsiaOne
14-year-old student, 5 foreigners among 139 arrested in $630k islandwide drug bust, Singapore News
A 14-year-old student and five male foreigners were among 139 people arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) in an islandwide drug bust conducted from May 18 to 30, 2025. In a press release on Saturday (May 31), CNB said they seized about 3,588g of heroin, 2,744g of cannabis, 1,303g of Ice, 155g of ketamine, 54g of Ecstasy, 26g of cocaine and 213 Erimin-5 tablets. The authority also seized 49 vape devices suspected to contain cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and 22 LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) stamps. The drugs seized have an estimated worth of over $626,700 and could potentially feed the addiction of 2,840 abusers for a week, according to CNB. In one operation conducted in the early morning of 23 May, CNB officers acting on information received raided a facility in the vicinity of Tuas South Avenue and arrested five foreigners aged between 23 and 34. Two men, aged 25 and 34, put up a struggle to resist arrest and necessary force was used to subdue them, said the authority. A 23-year-old man was spotted by officers allegedly attempting to dispose of substances believed to be drugs, and the disposed items, including about 2g of cannabis, were seized. He was thereafter arrested. The fourth man, 24, was found with a small amount of Ice on his person; and a total of about 27g of cannabis was found in a room in a residential lodging in the vicinity. The lodger, 32, was arrested for possession of a controlled drug. 2 men arrested for suspected drug trafficking Another raid of a hotel room in the vicinity of Geylang Lorong 10 on May 28 led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man for suspected drug trafficking offences. CNB officers had conducted forced entry as the man refused to comply with the lawful orders to open the door, according to the release. About 2,818g of heroin, 565g of Ice, 20g of cannabis, 24g of ketamine, four Erimin-5 tablets and $541.61 in cash were found in the room. In another case, a 29-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences at a condominium carpark in the vicinity of Tampines Street 86 on May 29. CNB said the man was escorted to his hideout in the condominium, where about 2,104g of cannabis, 165g of Ice, 103g of ketamine, 37g of 'Ecstasy', 26g of cocaine, 22 LSD stamps, 10 Erimin-5 tablets and 49 vape devices suspected to contain THC were seized. A person found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or "pure heroin", or 250g of methamphetamine, or more than 500g of cannabis may face the mandatory death penalty. Investigations into all suspects are ongoing. [[nid:718083]]
International Business Times
3 days ago
- International Business Times
More Than 130 People, Including 14-Year-Old Arrested in Drug Raids, Over S$600K Worth of Drugs Seized
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said on Saturday, May 31, that 139 people were arrested and nearly 3.6 kg of heroin was seized during drug raids across Singapore in May. Of the 139 arrested, the youngest was a 14-year-old student for suspected drug use. CNB officers conducted an island-wide anti-drug operation from May 18 to May 30, covering areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Boon Keng, Bukit Merah, Jurong and Sengkang. The authority issued a press release and stated, "A total of about 3,588g of heroin, 2,744g of cannabis, 1,303g of 'Ice', 155g of ketamine, 54g of 'Ecstasy', 26g of cocaine, 213 of Erimin-5 tablets, 49 vape devices suspected to contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and 22 LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) stamps were seized." The drugs seized are estimated to be worth more than $626,700 and could potentially feed the addiction of 2,840 abusers for a week. CNB initiated a raid on Tuas South Avenue early on May 23, based on information gathered. CNB said that five foreign nationals, aged 23 to 34, were arrested for suspected narcotics offenses. Two of them attempted to resist arrest, thus "necessary force" was used to subdue them. "Two men, aged 25 and 34, put up a struggle to resist arrest and necessary force was used to subdue them. A 23-year-old man was spotted by CNB officers in the process of disposing of substances believed to be drugs. The disposed items, including about 2g of cannabis, were seized and the 23-year-old was arrested after he was suspected to have been disposing drugs," CNB added. In addition, the authority also stated that a 24-year-old man was found with a small amount of 'Ice' on his person; and "a total of about 27g of cannabis was found in a room in a residential lodging in the vicinity. The lodger, aged 32 years old was arrested for possession of a controlled drug." On May 28, CNB officers raided a hotel room in Geylang Lorong 10 and arrested a 46-year-old man for alleged narcotics trafficking charges. The officers forced their way in because the man refused to open the door. More than 2.8kg of heroin was discovered, along with 565g of Ice, 20g of Cannabis, 24g of Ketamine, four Erimin-5 tablets, and over S$500 in cash. The following day, a 29-year-old male was arrested in the parking lot of a condominium on Tampines Street 86 for alleged narcotics trafficking offenses. According to CNB, he was led to his "hideout in the condominium". Officers discovered over 2kg of cannabis, 165g of ice, 103g of ketamine, 37g of ecstasy, 26g of cocaine, 22 LSD stamps, Erimin-5 tablets, and 49 vapes. Assistant Commissioner Aaron Tang, director CNB's Intelligence Division, said: "The operation demonstrates CNB's relentless and resolute stance against drugs. The drugs we seized from the operation would have destroyed countless lives and families in Singapore." "Our message is clear - those who choose to profit from selling drugs will face the full force of CNB's actions. We will hunt these drug traffickers down to keep Singapore drug-free for our communities." Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing. If a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or pure heroin, or 250g of methamphetamine, or more than 500g of cannabis, they may face the mandatory death penalty.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Fourteen-year-old caught in S$626,000 Singapore-wide drug sweep as police net 139 suspects
SINGAPORE, May 31 — A 14-year-old student was among 139 suspects rounded up in an island-wide drug crackdown that saw narcotics worth more than S$626,000 (RM2 million) seized, Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) revealed yesterday. The Straits Times reported today that the two-week blitz, conducted between May 18 and May 30, spanned multiple areas including Ang Mo Kio, Boon Keng, Bukit Merah, Jurong and Sengkang. The haul included 3.6kg of heroin, 2.7kg of cannabis, 1.3kg of Ice, as well as ketamine, Ecstasy, cocaine, Erimin-5 tablets, LSD stamps, and vape devices suspected to contain THC — the psychoactive compound in cannabis. CNB estimated the seized drugs could have supported the habits of 2,840 abusers for a week. In one major raid on May 28, officers arrested a 46-year-old man at a hotel near Geylang Lorong 10, uncovering 2.8kg of heroin and other drugs stashed in his room. A day later, a 29-year-old Singaporean man suspected of trafficking was arrested at a Tampines condominium. A search of his hideout yielded a sizeable stash, including cannabis, Ice, ketamine, Ecstasy, LSD stamps, cocaine and THC vapes. Another operation on May 23 saw five foreign men, aged between 23 and 34, arrested in Tuas South. One suspect was caught attempting to discard drugs, while cannabis and Ice were found in a nearby lodging house. The spike in youth arrests continues to raise concerns. CNB noted that in 2024, 126 new drug abusers under the age of 20 were arrested — a 30 per cent jump from 2023. The youngest arrested last year was just 13. Under Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act, anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of pure heroin, 250g of methamphetamine, or 500g of cannabis may face the mandatory death penalty. Investigations into the latest arrests are ongoing.
CNA
4 days ago
- Health
- CNA
3.6kg of heroin seized in drug raids, 139 people arrested
SINGAPORE: Nearly 3.6kg of heroin was seized and 139 people arrested during drug raids across Singapore in May, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said on Saturday (May 31). Of the 139 arrested, the youngest was a 14-year-old student for suspected drug use. CNB officers conducted raids from May 18 to May 30, covering areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Boon Keng, Bukit Merah, Jurong and Sengkang. During the raids, more than S$626,700 (US$486,000) worth of drugs were seized. Besides the heroin, another 2.7kg of cannabis, 1.3kg of Ice, 155g of Ecstasy, 26g of cocaine and more than 200 Erimin-5 were found. Officers also discovered 49 vape devices suspected to contain tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabinoid found in cannabis, and 22 LSD stamps. FIVE ARRESTED IN TUAS In the early morning of May 23, CNB launched a raid in Tuas South Avenue, acting on information it received. Five foreign nationals – men aged between 23 and 34 – were arrested for suspected drug offences. Two of them struggled to resist arrest, and "necessary force" was used to subdue them, said CNB. A 23-year-old man was spotted disposing of substances, including 2g of cannabis. Another man was found with Ice. The officers also arrested a 32-year-old man after 27g of cannabis was found in a room in a "residential lodging" in the area. HEROIN IN GEYLANG HOTEL ROOM On May 28, CNB officers raided a hotel room in Geylang Lorong 10 and arrested a 46-year-old man for suspected drug trafficking offences. The officers forced their way in because the man had refused to comply with orders to open the door. More than 2.8kg of heroin was found, together with 565g of Ice, 20g of cannabis, 24g of ketamine, four Erimin-5 tablets and over S$500 in cash. The following day, a 29-year-old man was arrested at the car park of a condominium at Tampines Street 86 for suspected drug trafficking offences. He was escorted to his "hideout in the condominium", said CNB. Officers found more than 2kg of cannabis, 165g of Ice, 103g of ketamine, 37g of Ecstasy, 26g of cocaine and 22 LSD stamps, as well as Erimin-5 tablets and 49 vapes. Assistant Commissioner Aaron Tang, director CNB's Intelligence Division, said: "The drugs we seized from the operation would have destroyed countless lives and families in Singapore. "Our message is clear - those who choose to profit from selling drugs will face the full force of CNB's actions. We will hunt these drug traffickers down to keep Singapore drug-free for our communities." Investigations into the arrested suspects are ongoing.
Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
BookTalk: Producer Alex Teh reads to wind down and recharge
Alex Teh is the co-executive producer of British band Coldplay's Man In The Moon music video. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ALEX TEH Who: Alex Teh, 41, is the co-founder of Little Red Ants creative studio, a local production agency. He is also the co-executive producer of British band Coldplay's Man In The Moon music video, which was shot in Singapore. Teh recently collaborated with the Central Narcotics Bureau to produce a campaign video for Drug Victims Remembrance Day, which fell on May 16. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
