Three people in their 20s were arrested for suspected drug‑related offences on 29 Jun 2025, following a dramatic car chase and collision in Jalan Besar.
The incident began when Singapore Police Force officers were patrolling along Syed Alwi Road towards Jalan Besar at about 5:45am. Officers spotted a car parked haphazardly along the road and stopped to check on the driver.
The 25-year-old male driver suddenly fled from the vehicle, prompting officers to give chase. Police eventually caught the man and sent him to the hospital in a conscious state. He was wanted by police for prior traffic-related offences.
Woman Takes Wheel and Crashes into Lorry During Police Pursuit
While officers were arresting the male driver, a 25-year-old female passenger took over the wheel and drove the car away. Police located the vehicle along Syed Alwi Road, but it sped away when officers approached.
The car collided with a lorry during the escape attempt. A 30-year-old lorry driver told Shin Min Daily News that the blue car was behind him and kept sounding its horn. The driver appeared eager to escape from the police but could not overtake on the one-way street.
When the lorry reached the junction, a police car was positioned there with its sirens blaring. More police vehicles entered the street from behind, completely surrounding the blue car.
The car stopped after colliding with the lorry.
Besides damage from the lorry collision, the blue car had sustained damage on the other side, suggesting it may have crashed into other vehicles too.
Police Discover Drugs and Paraphernalia During Search
Two women inside the blue car were handcuffed by police after getting out of the vehicle. One woman, who was wearing a white top, shouted at officers not to touch her.
Police made the women sit on the ground while searching the car. Officers removed a purple blanket, a black bag, a red and blue bag, straws, documents, notebooks, and Singapore passports from the vehicle.
Police dogs were brought to the scene to assist with the search.
Substances suspected to be controlled drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in the car.
The 25-year-old woman who took over the wheel, as well as a 23-year-old female passenger, were arrested for suspected drug-related offences.
The male driver was also arrested for suspected drug-related offences after being treated at the hospital.
Police cordoned off the street during the investigation. The suspected drug-related offences have been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau.
Investigations are ongoing.
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