SINGAPORE: An attempt to smuggle an assortment of drugs into Singapore was foiled by the authorities on Tuesday ( Jan 14 ) after the contraband, including more than 4.6kg of cannabis, was detected at Woodlands Checkpoint.  ,
The 4, 648g of cannabis, 542g of Ice , and 250 Erimin-5 tablets were found in an arriving Malaysia-registered motorcycle, the , Immigration and Checkpoints Authority ( ICA )  , and Central Narcotics Bureau ( CNB) said in a joint news release on Thursday.  ,
When they discovered a dark bundle from the front covering of the vehicle, Union officers were conducting additional checks on the motorbike ridden by a Malaysian man, 21 years old.  ,
The soldiers alerted their CNB peers who then , conducted more checks.
The drugs, with an estimated street value of , more than S$ 169, 000 ( US$ 123, 500 ), were found concealed at various parts of the motorcycle.  ,
According to ICA and CNB,” the medicines was likely pull the habit of about 970 abusers for a week.”  ,
The person has been detained, and investigations are ongoing.
” Our borders are our second line of defence in safeguarding Singapore’s protection. According to the government, ICA will proceed to collaborate with CNB to stop drug smuggling across our borders.  ,
“ICA will continue to carry out safety checks at the gates to stop attempts to bring unwanted people, weapons, explosives, and other contraband across our borders,” said the statement.
The import or export from Singapore of more than 500 grams of methamphetamine or hemp may be subject to the death sentence under Section 7 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.