- 71 drug offenders (suspected) were arrested by CNB.
- Various drugs, valued at about S$26,000, were seized in the raids.
- Children were found in some of the raided homes, raising concerns.
A major Anti-Drug Operation in Singapore leads to a significant number of arrests.
Island-Wide Crackdown Nets 71 Drug Offenders
CNB arrested 71 in a massive anti-drug sweep from 14 to 19 July 2024.
Some of the areas targeted by CNB officers are Clementi, Choa Chu Kang, Eunos, Macpherson and Woodlands.
They found and took 31g of heroin, 163g of ‘Ice’, 116g of cannabis, 26g of cocaine, nine ‘Ecstasy’ tablets, 25 Erimin-5 tablets, five LSD stamps and 14 Tapentadol tablets.
A couple, with their one-year-old child, were among those arrested.
Here are some key highlights to note:
- Officers found drugs and items in residential units.
- The operation included suspects as young as 14 years old.
- A 14-year-old girl was among those held for suspected drug use.
Impact on Families and Children
According to CNB, “
The seized drugs have an estimated street value of about S$26,000.“
Drugs were present in homes with very young children, as young as nine months.
Total four children aged nine months, one year, two years and four years were found during raids.
This worrying find shows how serious the raids are.
Ongoing Investigations and Community Warnings
“Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing.”, CNB reports.
CNB stresses the need for community watchfulness against drugs.
A major CNB operation has led to a crackdown on drugs across the island, ensuring the safety of our neighbourhoods.
