More than 2.6kg of heroin among drugs worth S$286,000 seized in MacPherson

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SINGAPORE: A 45-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Apr 17) for suspected drug trafficking, with an estimated $286,000 (US$210,000) worth of drugs seized during the operation.

Controlled drugs seized from an operation conducted by CNB near MacPherson Lane and Jalan Chengkek on Apr 17, 2024. SINGAPORE: A 45-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for suspected drug trafficking, with an estimated $286,000 worth of drugs seized during the operation.

The haul comprised about 2,682g of heroin, 20g of Ecstasy, 10g of Ice, 10g of cannabis and two Erimin-5 tablets, the Central Narcotics Bureau said on Thursday."Officers seized a black pouch slung across the man’s body which was later found to contain about 239g of heroin," read the news release. CNB officers then proceeded to raid the man's hideout located near Jalan Chengkek and seized 2,443g of heroin, 20g of Ecstasy, 10g of Ice, 10g of cannabis and two Erimin-5 tablets.Anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of heroin may face the mandatory death penalty.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.

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