CNB nab 84 offenders and some $54,000 in drugs
Posted: 16 November 2012 1913 hrs
Singapore: In island-wide operations mounted over five days, Central Narcotics Bureau officers seized drugs worth more than S$54,000 were seized, including more than 250 grams of heroin, 110 grams of 'Ice' and approximately 195 grams of ketamine.
The sting which began on 12 November and ended Friday afternoon mid-day also saw a total of 84 suspected drug offenders being arrested.
Police officers who lent support for the operations carried out the arrests all across the island, including at Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Clementi, Geylang, Henderson, Jurong, Marsiling, Punggol, Woodlands and Yishun.
During a CNB raid at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on Wednesday, a car was found with some 250 grams of heroin and 7 grams of 'Ice', along with some a digital weighing scale and S$3,00o in cash.
A 40-year-old man who is being investigated for drug trafficking was arrested and could face the death penalty.
On the same day, a tip off on a 22-year-old woman trafficking in drugs at Raffles Place, led to a CNB stake-out.
When detained by officers, a small amount of 'Ice' was found on her, while a search of her office produced a small amount of 'Ice', eight Erimin-5 tablets and drug paraphernalia.
If convicted, she faces a minimum of 5 years' imprisonment.
"CNB is committed to keeping our streets safe from drug activities" said Director CNB, Mr Ng Ser Song.
"We will not let up and will press on with our island-wide operations and maintain continuous relentless pressure on all drug offenders."
-CNA/sf
