An operation ran by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) from 14 to 25 September had resulted in an arrest of 162 suspected drug offenders, including a 14-year-old Singaporean girl.
According to the CNB, the two-week islandwide operation involved raids in Jurong West, Bukit Panjang, Paya Lebar, Balestier, and Tampines.
A total of about 870g of heroin, about 586g of “Ice”, about 176g of ketamine, about 47g of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), 322 “Ecstacy” tablets, 203 Erimin-5 tablets, as well as 13 bottles containing GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) – estimated to be worth about S$260,000 – were seized.
It was reported that a 38-year-old male suspect was arrested in the vicinity of Eng Hoon Street on 14 September. A total of ten “Ecstacy” tablets and a packet containing about 3g of powdered mixture, believed to contain a mix of “Ice” and “Ecstacy”, were recovered.
As he was brought to return to his hideout in the same vicinity, a 30-year-old female was then arrested. A search conducted in the unit revealed 55 packets containing about 322g of “Ice”, 51 packets containing about 148g of ketamine, 31 packets containing 185 “Ecstasy” tablets, 88 Erimin-5 tablets, and a packet containing about 11g of powdered mixture, believed to contain a mix of “Ice” and “Ecstasy”.
Cash amounting to S$20,000 and various drug paraphernalia were also recovered from the unit.
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The CNB officers had also raided two hotel rooms in the vicinity of Beach Road, following which five Singaporeans aged between 34 and 56 were arrested on 24 September.
A total of 122 packets containing about 858g of heroin, 71 packets containing about 133g of “Ice”, 104 “Ecstasy” tablets, and one Erimin-5 tablet were recovered from two rooms in the hotel.
What’s more, a “Karambit” knife was also seized in one of the rooms, along with various drug paraphernalia.
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As the CNB officers raided one of the hotel rooms and arrested a couple aged 35 and 36, their 12-year-old son was found to be present as well. The drugs were displayed openly in front of the son in the hotel room.
The Bureau stated that the 12-year-old boy was arranged to have his welfare taken care of. He was subsequently placed in the safe custody of a next-of-kin.
Investigations are still in progress.