Three individuals in their 20s were arrested in the early hours of June 29, 2025, following a police chase that ended with a car collision involving a lorry. The events unfolded along Syed Alwi Road near Jalan Besar in Singapore.
At approximately 5:45am, police officers were conducting patrols along Syed Alwi Road heading towards Jalan Besar when they came across a car that was parked in a suspicious and haphazard manner. Upon initiating a check, the vehicle’s driver, a 25-year-old man, attempted to flee the scene.
The man, who was already wanted by the police for traffic-related offences, led officers on a chase before eventually being subdued and arrested. He remained conscious and was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. He was arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences, and further investigations into his outstanding traffic matters are ongoing.
While police officers were in the process of arresting the man, a 25-year-old woman who had been a passenger in the same car took the wheel and drove the vehicle away from the scene. Police located the car again later in the same vicinity on Syed Alwi Road. Upon spotting the police presence once more, the woman sped off, resulting in a collision with a lorry along the same road.
Following the crash, officers discovered various substances believed to be controlled drugs and drug-related utensils inside the vehicle. These findings prompted the immediate arrest of both the 25-year-old woman and another female passenger, aged 23, for suspected drug-related offences.
All three individuals were taken into police custody, and their suspected offences under Singapore’s drug control laws were referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) for further investigation. The authorities have confirmed that inquiries into the case remain ongoing.
In response to the traffic collision, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported that it was alerted to the incident around 7:50am on June 29. The crash occurred near Jalan Besar and Syed Alwi Road. One individual was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital by SCDF personnel. The identity of the injured person and the severity of the injuries were not disclosed.
The incident underscores the risks and consequences of attempting to evade law enforcement, particularly in situations involving controlled substances. It also highlights the continued vigilance of police patrols in identifying suspicious vehicles and acting swiftly to intercept criminal activity.
Syed Alwi Road and Jalan Besar are known for heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic, especially in the early morning hours as markets, eateries, and businesses begin operations. The police have not released additional information about how the pursuit unfolded or the extent of the damage to the lorry and vehicle involved in the crash.
Authorities have also not ruled out further charges pending the results of forensic testing of the seized substances and drug utensils found in the car. The case is now under joint review by the Singapore Police Force and the Central Narcotics Bureau, and more updates are expected as investigations progress.
The arrests add to a growing number of drug-related enforcement cases in recent months, particularly involving younger individuals engaged in high-risk behaviour. Police and CNB have continued to issue warnings about the legal consequences of drug offences and the strict penalties under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act.
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