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Foreign Nationals Arrested in Multi-Agency Raids at Migrant Worker Dormitories

 



A series of targeted, multi-agency anti-drug operations led by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) resulted in the arrest of seven Bangladeshi men for suspected drug-related offenses. The operations, which took place from December 8 to 11, 2025, were conducted at various migrant worker dormitories across the island. The arrested men are aged between 20 and 40 years old.

The enforcement actions were a joint effort demonstrating Singapore's sustained commitment to clamping down on illegal activities, including drug offenses and other crimes. The CNB was supported by officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Singapore Customs, and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Operations Breakdown

The arrests were made across three distinct operations:

  1. Jurong West (December 8): In the evening of December 8, CNB officers arrested a 25-year-old Bangladeshi man at a dormitory in the vicinity of Jurong West for suspected drug consumption offences.

  2. Seletar (December 9): On December 9, two Bangladeshi men were arrested at a dormitory in the vicinity of Seletar. A 23-year-old man was taken in for suspected drug consumption offences, while a 29-year-old man was arrested for a suspected drug trafficking offence. A subsequent search of the 29-year-old man and his living area yielded a small amount of the controlled drug ‘Ice’ (methamphetamine) and various drug paraphernalia.

  3. Choa Chu Kang (December 11): An operation conducted on the evening of December 11 at a dormitory in the vicinity of Choa Chu Kang led to the arrest of four Bangladeshi men, aged between 20 and 40, for suspected drug-related offences. From a 24-year-old suspect, officers seized a small amount of ‘Ice’ and various drug paraphernalia.

Commitment to Enforcement

Superintendent Lim Wee Beng, Deputy Director of Enforcement Division, issued a stern statement reaffirming the CNB's commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on drugs. He emphasized that CNB will take decisive action against drug activities regardless of the location, whether in communities, workplaces, or residential premises.

Superintendent Lim stated: "Drugs have no place in Singapore, and those involved in drug activities will face the full force of the law. We remain committed to protect the safety and well-being of all, including our migrant workers, and will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to detect, disrupt, and prevent drug-related threats."

The penalties for drug offenses in Singapore are severe. Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offense to traffic in a controlled drug, offer to traffic, or do any act preparatory to trafficking. Penalties for trafficking depend heavily on the class and amount of drug, ranging from long-term imprisonment and caning to the mandatory death penalty for the most serious offenses. Consumption offences carry a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment or a fine of S$20,000, or both, with more severe penalties for repeat offenders.

Investigations into the drug activities of all seven arrested suspects are currently ongoing.

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