Singaporean Caught Smuggling Heroin and ‘Ice’ at Woodlands Checkpoint

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 11 PM, a 58-year-old Singaporean man was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of drugs into Singapore. The individual arrived in a Singapore-registered car and was directed by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers to undergo enhanced checks.

During the inspection, ICA officers uncovered 15 black bundles hidden in the vehicle. Ten bundles were concealed beneath the driver’s seat, while five were found beneath the front passenger seat. Suspecting that the bundles contained controlled substances, the officers immediately placed the man under arrest and referred the case to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) for further investigation.

Subsequent testing of the confiscated bundles revealed a shocking haul of illegal drugs, including approximately:

5,653g of heroin
14g of ‘Ice’ (methamphetamine)
11g of ‘Ecstasy’
2,000 Erimin-5 tablets

The estimated street value of the drugs exceeds SGD 628,000 and is sufficient to sustain the addiction of around 2,700 abusers for an entire week. Additionally, the authorities seized SGD 48.60 and MYR 1,640.90 in cash found in the vehicle.

Under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, individuals caught importing or exporting more than 15g of diamorphine, commonly referred to as “pure heroin,” may face the death penalty, reflecting the nation’s strict zero-tolerance policy on drug trafficking.

The ICA emphasized that Singapore’s borders serve as the first line of defence in maintaining national security. The agency reiterated its commitment to working closely with CNB to combat drug smuggling and other criminal activities at checkpoints. Security checks remain a critical component of efforts to prevent the smuggling of drugs, weapons, explosives, and other contraband into the country.

This case underscores the vigilance and diligence of ICA officers in safeguarding Singapore from the threats posed by drug trafficking. The arrest highlights the need for continued vigilance and strict enforcement to deter criminal activities at the nation’s borders.

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