Drugs worth over S$1 million seized in Singapore — Channel NewsAsia

Singapore law enforcement officers seized drugs with an estimated value of more than S$1 million, or about US$782,000, after uncovering a suspected smuggling attempt at Tuas Checkpoint. Two men were arrested in the case on September 23, 2026 — a 32-year-old Malaysian national and a 41-year-old Singaporean national, Channel NewsAsia reported, citing Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the Central Narcotics Bureau.

Motorcycle inspection at Tuas Checkpoint

According to the agencies, the Malaysian national attempted to bring heroin, methamphetamine known as Ice, and cannabis into the country on a Malaysian-registered motorcycle. Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officers referred the motorcycle for a more thorough inspection.

In the vehicle’s rear box, they found sealed packages labelled as commercial biscuits that law enforcement suspects contained controlled substances. During a further inspection, nearly 7 kg of heroin, about 1 kg of methamphetamine and 1 kg of cannabis were seized from the motorcycle.

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Operation near Tampines Street 83

On the same day, the Central Narcotics Bureau conducted an operation near Tampines Street 83. A 41-year-old Singaporean was arrested there on suspicion of drug-related offences, after which law enforcement officers searched his residence.

About 790 g of heroin, 602 g of cannabis, 127 g of methamphetamine, 51 g of ecstasy tablets and 21 g of ketamine were seized from the man and his apartment. Law enforcement officers also seized S$33,086 in cash.

Singaporean authorities said the total estimated value of drugs seized from the motorcycle and apartment exceeds S$1 million. The investigation is ongoing. Singapore’s legislation provides for the possibility of the death penalty for importing, exporting or trafficking certain quantities of diamorphine, methamphetamine or cannabis.