Singapore's Changi Prison, a maximum-security facility, focuses on drug-related offenses with strict penalties.

Singapore's Changi Prison, a maximum-security facility, holds over 10,000 inmates, primarily for drug-related offenses. The city-state enforces stringent drug laws, including the death penalty and caning, placing it alongside Iran and North Korea. Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam views this strict approach as essential for deterring trafficking, despite criticism that it may exacerbate addiction and crime. The prison is monitored by a limited staff and extensive security cameras.

6 months ago
14 Articles