A 15-year-old boy was arrested alongside his mother and stepfather during a Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) islandwide anti-drug operation, officials announced on 14 Apr 2025.
The family was among 107 suspected drug offenders apprehended during the five-day operation conducted from 7 Apr to 11 Apr, which covered areas including Ang Mo Kio, Balestier, Bedok, Marsiling, Punggol and Tampines.
Marsiling Family Arrest Reveals Drug Use Among Minors
The family’s arrest occurred on the evening of 9 Apr when CNB officers raided their residence in the Marsiling Road area.
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The operation resulted in the arrest of four Singaporeans, including the 15-year-old boy, his 44-year-old mother, and his 42-year-old stepfather.
Small amounts of ‘Ice’ and various drug paraphernalia were found in the unit.
All suspects underwent urine tests and tested positive for controlled drugs. Preliminary investigations revealed the boy had taken the drugs from his stepfather.
The 15-year-old student, who was the youngest person arrested during the operation, is suspected of drug abuse.
Multiple Raids Lead to Arrests and Drug Seizures Across Singapore
In a separate raid on 8 Apr, CNB officers targeted a residential unit in Choa Chu Kang. The occupants initially refused to comply with orders to grant officers access, forcing authorities to make a forceful entry.
Two Singaporeans—a 50-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman—were subsequently arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences. Approximately 28g of heroin was seized from the unit.
Another significant incident occurred on 10 Apr during an enforcement operation at a residential unit near Chai Chee Avenue.
A 52-year-old man refused to open his door and threatened to ignite an LPG gas cylinder in the kitchen while his elderly mother was present in the home.
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The standoff prompted the deployment of officers from the Singapore Police Force Special Operations Command, Crisis Negotiation Unit, and Singapore Civil Defence Force.
The man eventually surrendered and was arrested for criminal intimidation and drug-related offences.
A search of the unit recovered about 6g of heroin, 0.7g of ‘Ice’, and various drug paraphernalia.
Throughout the five-day operation, CNB seized approximately 133g of ‘Ice’, 78g of cannabis, 69g of heroin, 0.4g of ketamine, and 16 ‘Ecstasy’ tablets.
The drugs have an estimated street value of more than S$25,400 (US$19,000).
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CNB noted that anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of pure heroin may face the mandatory death penalty in Singapore.
Investigations into all arrested suspects are ongoing.
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