A 41-year-old Singaporean man was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint after authorities discovered approximately 4.7kg of heroin and other drugs in a Malaysian-registered car on Wednesday (16 April 2025) evening.
Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) directed the vehicle for enhanced checks after noticing the passenger’s suspicious behaviour.
During the initial search, ICA officers found a slab of 10 tablets believed to be controlled drugs on the man.
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The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) was immediately alerted, and further inspection revealed a bag on the car’s floorboard containing approximately 4,703g of heroin, 3,288g of cannabis, 1,613g of ‘Ice’ (methamphetamine), and 1,000 Erimin-5 tablets.
Authorities also seized cash totalling S$689.60.
Additional Drugs Found at Suspect’s Residence
Following the arrest, CNB officers escorted the man to his residence in the Woodlands Drive area early the next morning.
A search of the premises yielded additional contraband, including approximately 307g of ketamine, 172g of ‘Ice’, 99g of Ecstasy, and numerous vape devices suspected to contain controlled drugs.
The total value of drugs seized in this operation is estimated to be more than S$845,500.
According to authorities, the quantity could potentially supply about 3,730 drug users for a week.
Legal Consequences
Under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, individuals found guilty of importing into or exporting from Singapore certain quantities of controlled substances may face severe penalties, including the death penalty.
Specifically, the death penalty may apply to cases involving more than 15g of diamorphine (pure heroin), more than 250g of methamphetamine, or more than 500g of cannabis.
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The ICA stated it will continue collaborating with CNB to prevent drug smuggling attempts across Singapore’s borders.
Security checks at checkpoints will remain stringent to stop smugglers from bringing in “undesirable persons, weapons, explosives and other contrabands”.
This case represents one of the significant drug interceptions at Woodlands Checkpoint, a major entry point between Singapore and Malaysia.
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