CNB Drug Free SG

Reflection Through Stories brought participants together for a book-sharing session facilitated by our community partner Prison Fellowship Singapore — creating space to sit with stories of lives interrupted, cut short, and disrupted by drug abuse, and the long road of rebuilding what remains.
At Drug Victims Remembrance Day 2026, they held that space for all of us.

🔗 Find out more about the impact of drug abuse at our pop-ups on https://go.gov.sg/r-day

The Library of Stories, Unfinished This year’s theme, “Stories, Unfinished”, reflects on the dreams, milestones and moments that drug abuse cuts short, and the lives forever changed because of it.

“UNODC Youth Forum was a meaningful opportunity where I learned about different people, cultures and how youths use their voices to prevent drug abuse. The experience has truly broadened my horizons.”

- Haziq, Youth Advocate who represented Singapore at the recent 2026 UNODC Youth Forum.

Interested to become a DrugFreeSG Advocate? Sign up at go.gov.sg/dfsgadvocacynetwork

The Library of Stories, Unfinished is coming to the heartlands — bringing our stories right to your community.
Find out more about the impacts of drug abuse at our pop-ups.
These pop-ups are interactive exhibits that share the stories and experiences of drug abuse victims to communities across Singapore

Find a pop-up near you:
📍 Bishan Library — 23–24 May
📍 Our Tampines Hub — 30–31 May
📍 The Star Vista — 6–7 Jun
📍 Waterway Point — 13–14 Jun
📍 Toa Payoh Hub — 20–21 Jun
📍 Suntec Espent — 25–27 Jun

#𝐂𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐧𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝟕𝟖 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧; 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟔-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

CNB arrested 78 suspected drug offenders in an island-wide anti-drug operation from 18 to 22 May 2026. A total of about 1,949g of he**in, 469g of cannabis, 351g of ‘Ice’, 30g of ‘Ecstasy’, 1,190 Erimin-5 tablets, two bottles of liquid GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) and cash amounting to $5,637.60 were seized. The drugs seized are estimated to be worth more than $200,000 and can potentially feed the addiction of 1,196 abusers for a week. The youngest arrested in this island-wide operation was a 16-year-old student for suspected drug abuse.

Some of the areas covered during this island-wide operation included Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Batok, Jurong West, North Bridge Road, Punggol and Tampines.

On 18 May, CNB officers conducted an operation in the vicinity of North Bridge Road, following an earlier arrest of a 12-year-old Singaporean girl for suspected drug abuse the week before. A 30-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for suspected drug abuse and permitting a young person to consume drug, while a 16-year-old Singaporean girl was arrested for suspected drug abuse. Forced entry was effected as both suspects refused to comply with the lawful orders of the officers to open the door. Drug paraphernalia was seized from the unit. Preliminary investigations found that the man had allowed the 12-year-old girl to consume drugs.

On 18 May, CNB officers launched an operation in the vicinity of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 and arrested a 57-year-old Singaporean man at a void deck for suspected drug trafficking offences. A total of about 1,785g of he**in, 454g of cannabis, 228g of ‘Ice’, 29g of ‘Ecstasy’, 1,190 Erimin-5 tablets and cash amounting to $5,109.60 were seized from the man’s residential unit.

On the same day, through follow-up investigations, CNB officers raided a residential unit in the vicinity of Punggol Place and arrested a 43-year-old Singaporean woman for suspected drug trafficking offences and a 44-year-old Singaporean man for suspected drug abuse. Forced entry was effected as both suspects refused to comply with the lawful orders of the officers to open the door. A total of 59g of ‘Ice’ and five ‘Ecstasy’ tablets were seized from the unit.

Superintendent Eugene Tan, Commanding Officer of Enforcement ‘A’ and ‘E’ Division said:

“Following the arrest of a 12-year-old girl for suspected drug abuse last week, CNB officers conducted follow-up investigations which resulted in the arrest of the 30-year-old man. The case is particularly troubling, as it involved a young and vulnerable child being exposed to drugs. Drug abuse not only destroys lives but also places youths at risk and causes lasting harm to families and the wider community. CNB reminds everyone of the importance of early intervention and continued vigilance to protect our young from drugs. We urge parents, guardians and the community to engage youths early on the harms of drugs and work together with us to keep Singapore drug-free.”

Under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) 1973, it is an offence for a person, on his or her own behalf, or on behalf of any other person, whether or not that other person is in Singapore, to traffic in a controlled drug, offer to traffic in a controlled drug; or to do or offer to do any act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug; or to do or offer to do any act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug. If a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or “pure he**in”, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty.

Under Section 11B of the MDA 1973, any person aged 21 years and above who exposes controlled drugs or drug paraphernalia to a child, or permits or fails to take reasonable steps to prevent a young person from consuming controlled drugs, shall be liable for prosecution.

Investigations into the drug activities of all arrested suspects are ongoing.

Full story at go.gov.sg/cnb220526-78arrested