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Man jailed 27 months for cannabis importation via Singapore postal service
A man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after authorities intercepted a parcel containing cannabis at a local postal facility. The drugs were ordered through an online messaging platform.
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Anton Andrievsky received a custodial sentence of 27 months following his conviction for importing cannabis into Singapore. The controlled substance was discovered during a routine screening at a SingPost Centre facility.
Investigations revealed that Andrievsky had arranged the purchase of cannabis through Telegram, a messaging application, and had the drugs delivered via postal channels. The interception at the mail sorting facility prevented the parcel from reaching its intended destination.
The case underscores Singapore's strict enforcement of drug importation laws. Authorities continue to monitor mail and parcel services as part of their comprehensive counter-narcotics operations.
Drug trafficking and importation offences in Singapore carry severe penalties under the Misuse of Drugs Act, reflecting the city-state's zero-tolerance approach to controlled substances.