Seven Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested for alleged drug offences in a coordinated crackdown across migrant worker accommodations in Singapore.
The multi-agency includes personnel from Singapore Police Force (SPF), Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Singapore Customs, and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
The operations form part of ongoing initiatives to suppress unlawful activities, including narcotics-related crimes.
On the evening of 8 December, CNB officers detained a 25-year-old Bangladeshi man at a dormitory in the Jurong West area on suspicion of drug consumption.
The following day, on 9 December, two Bangladeshi men were apprehended at a dormitory in Seletar. A 23-year-old was arrested for suspected drug consumption, while a 29-year-old was held on suspicion of drug trafficking.
A subsequent search led to the seizure of a small quantity of “Ice” (methamphetamine) and various drug paraphernalia from the older suspect and his living quarters.
In the third operation on the evening of 11 December, four Bangladeshi men, aged between 20 and 40, were taken into custody at a dormitory in Choa Chu Kang. A 24-year-old among them was found in possession of a minor amount of “Ice” and assorted drug paraphernalia.
All suspects are currently under investigation for their alleged involvement in drug activities.
Under Section 5 of Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, trafficking a controlled substance, offering to traffic, or performing acts preparatory to trafficking are serious offences.
Superintendent Lim Wee Beng, Deputy Director of the CNB Enforcement Division, emphasised the bureau’s unwavering stance. He said, “CNB will take decisive action against drug activities, no matter where it occurs – in our communities, workplaces, or residential premises.
“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.
He also said, “We thank our partners at SPF, ICA, HSA, Singapore Customs and MOM for their invaluable support in these operations.”
