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flag Singapore seized 500kg of cannabis in a container; transit trafficking case under investigation.

flag On January 3, 2026, Singapore seized over 500 kilograms of cannabis—packed in 902 packets—at the Pasir Panjang scanning station. flag The drugs were discovered in a container flagged for inspection after intelligence and scanning anomalies revealed a suspicious substance. flag Authorities believe the cannabis was transiting through Singapore to another country. flag The Central Narcotics Bureau and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority confirmed the seizure and emphasized that importing or exporting more than 500 grams of cannabis carries a mandatory death penalty under Singapore law. flag Investigations remain ongoing, with officials highlighting the use of technology and inter-agency cooperation to combat drug trafficking.

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