The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Aug 8, 2014

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at how a stalled train between Tai Seng and Bartley stations on the Circle Line resulted in an hour-long disruption, among other issues. -- PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM VIDEO
In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at how a stalled train between Tai Seng and Bartley stations on the Circle Line resulted in an hour-long disruption, among other issues. -- PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM VIDEO

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

*Fifteen suspected drug traffickers and 96 drug abusers were arrested after a four-day islandwide operation. Drugs worth $43,000 - 115g of heroin, 112g of Ice and 81g of Ketamine - were seized.

*A stalled train between Tai Seng and Bartley stations on the Circle Line resulted in an hour-long disruption, causing massive crowds at Bishan and Serangoon stations on Friday morning.

*Some 2000 personnel from the Defence Ministry and Singapore Armed Forces celebrated the nation's 49th birthday on Friday.

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