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Drug offences

US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two in Pacific

This screen grab from a video posted on the X account of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Dec 31, 2025 shows an earlier strike on alleged "narco traffickers". Since September, US air strikes have targeted alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
This screen grab from a video posted on the X account of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Dec 31, 2025 shows an earlier strike on alleged "narco traffickers". Since September, US air strikes have targeted alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin arrested, NBC News reports

FILE PHOTO: Ryan Wedding of Canada takes a practice run for the men's parallel giant slalom of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Park City, February 13, 2002. Competition in the men's parallel giant slalom begins February 14, 2002. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ryan Wedding of Canada takes a practice run for the men's parallel giant slalom of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Park City, February 13, 2002. Competition in the men's parallel giant slalom begins February 14, 2002. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell/File Photo

Drugs, vapes and weapons found in Bukit Batok flat; two people arrested

The police said they received a call for help at Block 416 Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 at 2.25am on Jan 22.
The police said they received a call for help at Block 416 Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 at 2.25am on Jan 22.

Man charged over trafficking almost 2,000 Kpods; he was caught with 4-month-old child in car

ICA officers discovered the vaporiser pods concealed in two boxes in the car boot.
ICA officers discovered the vaporiser pods concealed in two boxes in the car boot.

Police smash European synthetic drug ring in ‘largest ever’ op

The year-long operation involved police from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.
The year-long operation involved police from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.

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

Thailand seizes over 330 million methamphetamine tablets in 4-month crackdown

The Thai authorities also seized 11,008 kg of crystal meth, close to 2,000kg of ketamine and 269 kg of heroin in the operations.
The Thai authorities also seized 11,008 kg of crystal meth, close to 2,000kg of ketamine and 269 kg of heroin in the operations.

2 young first-time drug users died after using Ice at home in 2025; police rule out foul play

In a Coroner’s Inquiry on Jan 20, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said the incident was tragic given their young ages.
In a Coroner’s Inquiry on Jan 20, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said the incident was tragic given their young ages.

Malaysian rapper Namewee claims trial for possessing ED drug, meth

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Profile of Namewee, Malaysian rapper-actor, who is starring in the Malaysian movie All In, where he plays a naive and happy-go-lucky cafe assistant.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20240201_202450278265/banamewee02/Benson Ang/Azmi Athni//

Profile of Namewee, Malaysian rapper-actor, who is starring in the Malaysian movie All In, where he plays a naive and happy-go-lucky cafe assistant.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Teen arrested for driving under influence of drugs after dramatic police chase in Geylang

The car driver had sped off after refusing to comply when traffic police officers had signalled for him to stop for a routine check.
The car driver had sped off after refusing to comply when traffic police officers had signalled for him to stop for a routine check.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.