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Singapore customs seizes over 391kg of cannabis at Pasir Panjang
Authorities have intercepted a significant drug shipment at Pasir Panjang scanning station that was destined for another country. The discovery underscores ongoing efforts to combat transnational drug trafficking through Singapore's ports.
LSN Singapore ·
Singapore's border authorities have detected more than 391 kilograms of cannabis at Pasir Panjang scanning station in what officials say was an attempt to transit the controlled substance through the city-state to a third country.
Investigations by enforcement agencies determined that the narcotics were not intended for local distribution but rather for onward shipment beyond Singapore's borders. The interception marks another significant seizure in the region's ongoing battle against illicit drug movements.
The discovery at Pasir Panjang, one of Singapore's key cargo handling facilities, highlights the persistent challenges posed by transnational trafficking networks attempting to use the island's strategic location and port infrastructure. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the origin of the shipment or its intended final destination.
The seizure adds to Singapore's recent enforcement operations targeting drug smuggling attempts through air and sea ports. The city-state maintains strict drug control laws and works closely with regional partners to intercept contraband before it reaches local communities or transits onward.