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Singapore-Indonesia crackdown in Batam led to five arrests, including four Singaporeans, reinforcing that Singapore’s drug laws apply overseas.
A joint Singapore-Indonesia anti-drug operation in January 2026 screened 100 people in Batam, resulting in five arrests, including four Singaporeans, amid growing concerns over drug use among tourists.
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) confirmed that Singapore citizens and permanent residents can face prosecution under the Misuse of Drugs Act for drug offenses committed abroad, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.
This follows a case in July 2025 where a Singaporean man declined Ecstasy and crystal meth offered at a Batam nightclub, highlighting ongoing risks in the area’s nightlife.
Authorities stress there is no foreign immunity from Singapore’s strict drug laws, and cooperation with Indonesian agencies remains key to enforcement.
La represión de Singapur e Indonesia en Batam condujo a cinco arrestos, incluidos cuatro singapurenses, lo que refuerza que las leyes sobre drogas de Singapur se aplican en el extranjero.