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International Business Times
12 hours 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.
Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Straits Times
14-year-old among 139 nabbed in anti-drug raid, more than $600k worth of drugs seized
Over $626,700 worth of drugs were seized. PHOTOS: CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU 14-year-old among 139 nabbed in anti-drug raid, more than $600k worth of drugs seized SINGAPORE - A 14-year-old student was among 139 people arrested in an anti-drug blitz where drugs worth over $626,700 in total were seized. In a statement on May 31 , the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said that the island-wide operation took place from May 18 to May 30 , and covered areas including Ang Mo Kio, Boon Keng, Bukit Merah, Jurong, and Sengkang. 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 , and 213 Erimin-5 tablets were seized, CNB said. Another 49 vape devices suspected to contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and 22 LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) stamps were also seized. The seized drugs were estimated to be able to feed the addiction of 2,840 abusers for a week. On the morning of May 23 , five foreign men , aged between 23 and 34 , were arrested in the vicinity of Tuas South Avenue for suspected drug offences . One of them, a 23 -year-old, was caught by CNB officers while discarding substances believed to be drugs, which included about 2g of cannabis. He was then arrested. Another 24 -year-old man was found with a small amount of Ice in his possession. A total of about 27g of cannabis was later found in a room in a residential lodging nearby. A 32-year-old lodger was arrested for possession of a controlled drug. In the afternoon of May 28 , CNB officers raided a hotel room near Geylang Lorong 10. A 46 -year-old man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences. A search of the room found about 2,818g of heroin , 565g of Ice , 20g of cannabis , 24g of ketamine , four Erimin-5 tablets and $541.61 in cash , CNB said. A day later, a 29-year-old Singaporean man was arrested at the carpark of a condominium near Tampines Street 86 . He was under suspicion of drug trafficking offences. He 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. Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing. Anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or 'pure heroin', or 250g of methamphetamine, or more than 500g of cannabis, may face mandatory death penalty. According to CNB's annual statistics report on Feb 12 , in 2024, there were 126 new drug abusers under the age of 20 arrested, with the youngest aged 13. This was 30 per cent more than the 97 nabbed in 2023 . New abusers totalled 966 in 2024 , more than the 952 arrested in 2023 . However, the number of repeat offenders arrested was 2,153 in 2024 , down from 2,170 the previous year . Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Blue state governor sounds off about ‘disturbing' ICE operations on affluent liberal islands
Massachusetts Democratic Governor Maura Healey is sounding off about her frustrations with ICE's latest operations in her state, saying she found it "disturbing" to hear about the arrests of some 40 illegal immigrants in Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. ICE, working with several other federal law enforcement agencies, conducted a series of immigration enforcement operations in Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard on Tuesday. An ICE statement said "around 40" individuals were arrested as a result of the operations, including an MS-13 gang member and at least one child sex offender. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia Hyde said that "ICE and our federal partners made a strong stand for prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing illegal aliens from our New England neighborhoods" and that "operations like this highlight the strong alliances that ICE shares with our fellow law enforcement partners." Healey, however, took a very different tone about the operations. The governor said that "it was very disturbing, needless to say, to wake up to that news about that activity on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket," according to the Boston Herald. Dem Governor Threatens To Use 'Every Tool' To Fight Back Against Trump-era Deportations "Local police chiefs have zero information about what's happening in their communities. We at the state level have zero information about what's happening in communities. And that needs to change. We need to get answers. We need to get clarification from ICE," said Healey. Read On The Fox News App The outlet also reported Healey saying the arrests raised "real questions" about whether federal immigration authorities are complying with due process. "It's one thing to go after and target those who have committed crimes, who are here unlawfully," said Healey. "It's concerning when we see people, moms and dads, being ripped away from families. Neighbors, coworkers taken away, literally it looks like, on the way to job sites in Nantucket and on the Vineyard." Trump DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, however, told Fox News Digital that "ICE did notify local authorities about the enforcement operations." "Before the Governor criticizes our brave law enforcement, she should get her facts straight—apparently, she is the one with 'zero information,'" continued McLaughlin. Aoc Fundraises On Trying To Abolish Ice Amid Trump's Crackdown On Illegal Immigration "What we find 'disturbing' and 'concerning' is politicians like Massachusetts Gov. Healey fighting to protect criminal illegal aliens," she continued, adding, "Our ICE officers will continue putting their lives and safety on the line to arrest murderers, kidnappers, and pedophiles that were let into our country by the Biden administration's open border policies." Click Here For More Immigration Coverage Martha's Vineyard, which is a heavily affluent and deeply blue area, made headlines in 2022 when residents promptly removed the migrants being sent to the island from southern states like Florida and Texas. After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent two planes with 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard in September 2022, the island activated the National Guard in response and released a statement calling the situation a "humanitarian crisis." The 50 migrants were ultimately loaded onto buses two days after arriving and transported off Martha's Vineyard to military housing on the Cape Cod mainland. White House Rages At House Democrat For 'Shameful' Memorial Day Trip To Visit Suspected Ms-13 Gangbanger On Wednesday, Jon Fetherston, a former Massachusetts migrant-shelter director, told Fox News Digital that "it's deeply troubling that Governor Healey finds the arrests of nearly 40 undocumented individuals on Cape Cod 'disturbing,' yet continues to refuse cooperation with federal agencies like ICE and ERO Boston—even when those agencies are targeting individuals with known criminal records." He continued, saying, "law enforcement was doing its job — removing people who pose a danger to public safety" and asserted that "the majority of the public— including right here in Massachusetts — supports the work of Tom Homan, ICE, and ERO because they understand that public safety must come first, regardless of political affiliation." "Even in one of the bluest states in the country, people expect their leaders to prioritize their safety over partisan agendas," said Fetherston. "The real concern here should be the safety of our communities, not political optics." Healey's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for article source: Blue state governor sounds off about 'disturbing' ICE operations on affluent liberal islands
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Migrant arrested over letter threatening to assassinate Trump
An undocumented US immigrant has been arrested after he sent a handwritten letter to the government saying he planned to assassinate President Donald Trump, officials said. The man, 54-year-old Ramon Morales-Reyes, said in the letter he would "shoot your precious president in is [sic] head" before self-deporting back to his native country of Mexico. He is now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detention in Wisconsin with deportation proceedings pending, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. Reyes had a criminal record including multiple arrests and attempts to enter the US illegally, the DHS said in a statement. The BBC could not find a lawyer for Reyes for comment. "Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. Homeland security officials said authorities received the letter from Reyes on 21 May. They included a copy of the letter in a press release. Written in blue ink on lined-paper, the letter said: "We are tired of this president messing with us Mexicans." "You have been deporting my family and I think it is time Donald J. Trump gets what he has coming to him." The final line of the letter said: "I will see him at one of his big rallies." Reyes was arrested a day after the letter was received. According to officials, he had attempted to enter the US illegally nine times between 1998 and 2005, and had been arrested for a felony hit and run. After vowing to use the US military to carry out mass deportations during his election campaign, Trump's administration has aggressively pursued undocumented migrants. Reyes' mention of self-deporting in his letter appears to be a reference to a DHS announcement of $1,000 (£751) bonuses and paid travel for people who leave the US voluntarily. Some of Trump's methods, including using the 18th Century Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants his administration accuses of gang activity, have been blocked by the courts. He's also called for an additional 20,000 DHS officers to enforce his deportation policies. In her statement, Noem noted that this latest threat against President Trump comes less than a year after a gunman attempted to assassinate him at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. She also referenced a recent social media post by former FBI Director James Comey in which he posted images of sea shells on a beach spelling '8-6-4-7'. The message was interpreted by some as a call to assassinate Trump, the 47th president. Comey denied the allegations and took down the post. "All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trump's life and tone down their rhetoric," Noem said. As Comey social media post triggers a row, what does '86' mean? Trump slams 'Taco' acronym given to tariff flip-flops Musk 'disappointed' by Trump's tax and spending bill
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Illegal immigrant arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate Trump in handwritten letter
EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal immigrant Mexican national in Wisconsin last Thursday after he allegedly mailed a handwritten note to an ICE officer threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. Ramon Morales-Reyes, 54, entered the U.S. illegally on a minimum of nine separate occasions between 1999 and 2005. His criminal record includes arrests for felony hit-and-run, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct with a "domestic abuse modifier," according to the Department of Homeland Security. He said he would self-deport after he shot the president in the head. An officer got the letter last week. Man Charged With Making Threats Against Ice Agents, Dhs Sec Kristi Noem In 'Alarming' Social Media Posts "We are tired of this president messing with us Mexicans – We have done more for this country than you white people – you have been deporting my family and I think it is time Donald J. Trump get what he has coming to him," the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, read. The letter's authenticity was also confirmed by an additional ICE source to Fox News, reading: Read On The Fox News App "I will self deport myself back to Mexico but not before I use my 30 yard 6 to shoot your precious president in is head – I will see him at one of his big ralleys [sic]." He reportedly appears to be referencing the .30-06 Springfield rifle. Ice Deports Migrant Gang Member Who Illegally Entered Us 10 Times And Is Wanted For Murder "Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated. Click Here For More Immigration Coverage "This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, and less than two weeks after former FBI Director Comey called for the president's assassination. All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trump's life and tone down their rhetoric. I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of President Trump," Noem added. Texas Man Who Vowed To Shoot, Kill Ice Agents, Said Noem Should Be In 'Gulag,' Charged In Federal Court: Doj Morales-Reyes remains behind bars at Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin. He will be deported, DHS said. The arrest comes as DHS has sought to crack down on threats made to ICE officers. In April, the Department of Justice charged a Texas man with threatening to harm ICE agents. Similar threats made by a man in North Carolina last week also resulted in an arrest on federal article source: Illegal immigrant arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate Trump in handwritten letter
