CNB arrests 5 and seize $290k of heroin in 2 days
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Thursday, Apr 19, 2012
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested four suspected drug traffickers and a suspected drug abuser on Monday and Tuesday.
About 2kg of heroin estimated to be worth $290,000 was seized. About half of the heroin was seized at the Woodlands Checkpoint.
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CNB seizes S$290,000 worth of heroin
Posted: 18 April 2012 1747 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has arrested four suspected drug traffickers, one suspected drug abuser and seized almost 2 kilogrammes of heroin estimated to be worth about S$290,000.
On Monday, CNB conducted an operation against a drug trafficking syndicate. A total of approximately 1 kilogramme of heroin, 5 grammes of 'Ice' and S$2,550 in cash were seized in the operation.
Four suspects – three males and one female - were arrested in the operation. They are Singaporeans and aged between 27 and 50 years old.
The three men are being investigated for drug trafficking offences. The female has been sent to a drug rehabilitation centre.
On Tuesday, at about 4.30pm, the CNB and ICA conducted a joint operation at Woodlands Checkpoint and stopped a 23-year-old male Malaysian riding a Malaysia registered motorcycle for checks.
The officers found two bundles wrapped in black masking tape in the motorcycle's front fender. The bundles were later found to contain about 920 grammes of heroin.
The man is being investigated for drug importation. If convicted, he may face the death penalty.
- CNA/cc
