According to the ICA, they foiled an attempt to smuggle illegal substances into Singapore.
On 20 Jan 2022, ICA officers managed to stop the import of 7g of cannabis and cannabis products. The products were declared to customs as cosmetic products.
The candies and vaporisers are believed to have been infused with cannabis.
Arrest
Officers from Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) conducted a follow-up operation on the same day and arrested a 24-year-old Singaporean woman was arrested in the vicinity of Upper East Coast Road for suspected drug-related offences.
24 LSD stamps and two vaporisers containing cannabis extracts were further seized.
Investigations are ongoing.
Penalties:
Cannabis is classified as a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Possession or consumption of cannabis:Â Up to 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine or BOTH.
Here is what CNB said:
CNB would like to urge parents to play an active part to protect our youths from the menace of drugs, and to remind their children that they should not consume products unknown to them or offered by strangers. To entice youths to consume these products and to become addicted to them, these products are often disguised or marketed as candy or other food products, and sold in bright packaging designed to appeal to children and youths. Members of the public are advised to contact the CNB hotline at 1800-325-6666 for advice and assistance if they come across such illicit food products, or are worried that their children may be involved with drugs. Those who have drug-related information can make a report to CNB by calling 1800-325-6666 or at https://www.eservices.cnb.gov.sg/feedback.
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