7,144g of cannabis among S$94,000 worth of drugs found at West Coast condo
A 29-year-old woman was arrested for suspected drug trafficking at a condominium in West Coast after drugs were found there.
The haul included 7,144g of cannabis, said the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) in a media release on Saturday (10 Jan).
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CNB raids West Coast condo on 8 Jan
On 8 Jan (Thursday), CNB officers raided a condominium unit in the vicinity of West Coast Way.
During the operation, the woman refused to allow the officers to enter a room in the unit, despite their lawful orders.
They thus had to conduct a forced entry into the room.
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CNB seizes cannabis from West Coast condo
After searching the room, CNB seized drugs comprising about:
- 7,144g of cannabis
- 169g of ‘Ice’
- 9g of ketamine
- 30g of ‘Ecstasy’
- 30 Erimin-5 tablets
- drug paraphernalia
Source: Central Narcotics Bureau
The seizure is estimated to be worth more than S$94,900. It could potentially feed the addiction of 1,110 abusers for a week, CNB said.
Death penalty for trafficking more than 500g of cannabis
As cannabis is a Class A controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence to traffic it, offer to do so, or be linked to any acts that prepare or are for the purpose of doing so.
This applies even if the person does it on behalf of someone else, and even if that someone else is not in Singapore.
Under Section 5 of the Act, a person may face the mandatory death penalty if found guilty of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis.
Investigations into the drug activities of the arrested woman are ongoing.
Cannabis can cause brain damage
CNB had previously said that cannabis is not a harmless vegetable substance, but has an addictive and harmful nature.
The substance is capable of causing damage to the brain, and its use has been associated with serious mental health issues.
Thus, the Singapore Government’s stand on illicit drugs, including cannabis, is that they “can destroy lives, families and communities”, CNB added.
It is also an offence to consume, possess, import, and export cannabis and cannabis products.
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Featured image adapted from Central Narcotics Bureau.
