In a significant operation, the Singapore Police Force conducted a raid at a hotel villa on Sentosa Island, resulting in the arrest of 49 men between the ages of 21 and 46 for suspected drug-related offenses. The operation was carried out following actionable intelligence received by law enforcement agencies.
During the operation, officers discovered substances believed to be controlled drugs at various locations within the premises of the hotel villa. The substances included what is suspected to be ‘Ecstasy’ and ketamine.
The findings prompted the immediate involvement of the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).
The arrested individuals are facing allegations related to these offenses and are currently in police custody. The ongoing investigations by the CNB will delve into the full scope of the drug activities of the suspects.
This operation serves as a reminder of Singapore’s commitment to combating drug-related issues and maintaining the integrity of its legal and social framework.
The swift and coordinated response by the law enforcement agencies underscores the seriousness with which such offenses are treated in the country.
Investigations against the suspects are currently underway.
CNB’s statement
𝟒𝟗 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚, ‘𝐄𝐜𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲’ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝
On 9 August, 49 men, aged between 21 and 46, were arrested for suspected drug offences at a hotel villa located on Sentosa Island. Singapore Police Force officers had acted on information received, and upon conducting checks on the hotel villa, they found substances believed to be controlled drugs at several locations within the villa premises. CNB officers were immediately alerted of the detection.
Several substances suspected to be controlled drugs, including ‘Ecstasy’ and ketamine, and other drug paraphernalia were seized.
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence for a person to arrange for gatherings for drug abuse, and it is also an offence for the premise owner, tenant or occupier to permit the premises to be used for drug abuse or drug trafficking.
Investigations by CNB into the drug activities of all arrested suspects are ongoing.