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7.1kg of 'Ice' intercepted by CNB, ICA is the largest single seizure of the drug this year

Ice seized by CNB on Oct 25, 2013. -- PHOTO: CNB
Ice seized by CNB on Oct 25, 2013. -- PHOTO: CNB
The luggage seized at Changi Airport on Oct 25, 2013. -- PHOTO: CNB
Ice seized by CNB on Oct 25, 2013. -- PHOTO: CNB
Ice seized by CNB on Oct 25, 2013. -- PHOTO: CNB

Officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Friday intercepted a 7.1kg shipment of drugs believed to be crystal methamphetamine - better known by its street name Ice.

"This is the largest single 'Ice' seizure for 2013," said the two agencies in a joint statement on Saturday morning. "The drugs had a street worth of about $1.4million."

The drugs, wrapped in two bundles, were found on a South African woman after she was checked by a CNB officer at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Friday night.

Investigations are ongoing but if found guilty, the 43-year-old woman may face the death penalty.

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