Drugs & Narcotics news in National Library Board Singapore

1. Two men held after 50km chase; syabu found in car near Kota Tinggi

   2 days ago Utusan Taman Sri Saujana, Kota Tinggi, Johor 41.3 km

   Two men aged 33 and 44 were arrested after their Proton Wira was intercepted at Kilometre 31.5 of the Johor Bahru-Mersing road in Kota Tinggi early this morning. They had fled a police stop at Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, leading to a 50km chase that ended near the Taman Sri Saujana traffic lights. A search found syabu and both tested positive for methamphetamine; both have prior narcotics records and are remanded until 15 September.

2. Man, 32, arrested at Tiong Bahru Plaza after struggle with police; wanted for drug offences

   4 days ago Mothership Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 3.3 km

   A 32-year-old man was arrested at Tiong Bahru Plaza on Sep. 7 during a routine police patrol. He was found to be wanted for drug-related offences and had a vaporiser in his possession. He struggled during the arrest and was subdued with necessary force; the case has been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau and the Health Sciences Authority.