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Video competition challenges youth to expose drug pressures – before stories like his happen

Former drug abuser Timothy York James and his wife Eleanore Lim listen to their story during the Drug Victims Remembrance Day observance at Suntec City Atrium on May 15, 2026. 
Former drug abuser Timothy York James and his wife Eleanore Lim listen to their story during the Drug Victims Remembrance Day observance at Suntec City Atrium on May 15, 2026. 

Man arrested for public nuisance, drug offences after allegedly wielding rod in Aljunied

The police, who received a call for assistance in Aljunied Road on June 10, said suspected drug paraphernalia and sleeping pills were found on him.
The police, who received a call for assistance in Aljunied Road on June 10, said suspected drug paraphernalia and sleeping pills were found on him.

Woman sleeping in car arrested after drugs, vapes found in vehicle parked in Sin Ming

At about 11am that day, several police officers were seen inspecting items taken out of a white Volvo sedan, illegally parked at an intersection in Jalan Minggu, reported Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao.
At about 11am that day, several police officers were seen inspecting items taken out of a white Volvo sedan, illegally parked at an intersection in Jalan Minggu, reported Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao.

First-time drug abusers who surrender from May 16 will not be sent to DRC

He added the number of young abusers has increased, with over half of new abusers arrested aged below 30 years old in the last three years.
He added the number of young abusers has increased, with over half of new abusers arrested aged below 30 years old in the last three years.

2 arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling drugs, including over 2kg of cannabis

A plastic bag contained 261g of 'Ice' and two black bundles contained 2,261g of cannabis.
A plastic bag contained 261g of 'Ice' and two black bundles contained 2,261g of cannabis.

CNB busts transnational drug network in cross-border operation with British authorities

Bundles containing a total of about 412kg of cannabis that were intercepted before being smuggled to Britain.
Bundles containing a total of about 412kg of cannabis that were intercepted before being smuggled to Britain.

3 men arrested after over 5kg of cannabis, 2kg of Ice seized from car at Woodlands Checkpoint

A total of about 5,127g of cannabis and 2,072g of methamphetamine, which have an estimated worth of more than $547,000, were seized.
A total of about 5,127g of cannabis and 2,072g of methamphetamine, which have an estimated worth of more than $547,000, were seized.

Portuguese man nabbed at Changi Airport for allegedly smuggling 36kg of cannabis into S’pore

The Portuguese man was arrested on April 14, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
The Portuguese man was arrested on April 14, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.

104 arrested and over $281,000 in drugs seized in six-day blitz: CNB

Among the areas covered during the Central Narcotics Bureau's operation from April 12 to 17 were Bendemeer, Clementi, Jurong West, Marine Parade, Telok Blangah and Yishun.
Among the areas covered during the Central Narcotics Bureau's operation from April 12 to 17 were Bendemeer, Clementi, Jurong West, Marine Parade, Telok Blangah and Yishun.

Singaporean man executed for importing over 1kg of cannabis

Capital punishment is imposed only for the most serious crimes, such as the importation or trafficking of significant quantities of drugs.
Capital punishment is imposed only for the most serious crimes, such as the importation or trafficking of significant quantities of drugs.

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