Central Narcotics Bureau

Traffic Police officer injured while arresting man who fled roadblock in Sembawang

The driver later left the car and fled on foot before being detained by officers.

Over $240k, luxury watches and cars seized in anti-vape blitz; 5 arrested

Luxury watches and three cars were also seized in the anti-drug blitz.

Malaysian driver, passenger arrested after driving recklessly at Tuas Checkpoint; drugs found in car

The driver was also not in possession of a valid travel document at the time.

‘I thought they were sweets’, says Singaporean who refused offer of drugs at Batam nightclub

JOINT NEWS RELEASE
30 January 2026

CNB PARTICIPATES IN OPERATION TARGETING PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OUTLET IN BATAM

From 17 to 18 January 2026, Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) participated in an operation led by Indonesia’s National Narcotics Board (BNN) in Batam, Indonesia, demonstrating the close international cooperation between both agencies in combating transnational drug threats.

Photo (CNB): Suspected drug offenders arrested in the joint anti-drug operation in Batam, Indonesia in the early hours of 18 January 2026.

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU
BADAN NARKOTIKA NASIONAL
30 JANUARY 2026

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Connect before you correct: How to talk to teens about drugs without pushing them away

Illustration of parent and teen talking to each other

More young and female drug abusers arrested in 2025, including a 12-year-old: CNB

Figures released on Feb 10 by the Central Narcotics Bureau showed that half of the 1,165 new drug abusers arrested in 2025 were below the age of 30 years old.

99 arrested in islandwide anti-drug raids, over $38k worth of drugs seized

A suspected drug offender arrested in CNB's islandwide raids from Feb 2 to 6.

Forum: Collective effort remains the strongest defence against drugs

5 nabbed in Batam anti-drug blitz by Indonesian, S’porean enforcement authorities

The raid was part of CNB's efforts in combatting drug use by Singaporeans and Permanent Residents overseas.

2 men arrested for suspected drug trafficking; over 4kg of cannabis and $420k seized

The drugs seized are estimated to be more than $123,000.

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