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flag Singapore and Indonesia raided a Batam venue, arresting five Indonesians and screening 100+ people, including four Singaporeans, over drug offenses.

flag On January 17, 2026, Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau joined Indonesian authorities in a joint raid on a Batam entertainment venue, arresting five Indonesians and screening over 100 people, including four Singaporeans. flag The operation, part of ongoing cross-border efforts to combat drug use and trafficking, reinforced Singapore’s stance that drug offenses committed abroad are prosecuted under its Misuse of Drugs Act, with penalties up to 10 years in jail and fines of up to $20,000.

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