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flag Singapore keeps strict drug laws, citing high public support and rising arrests, including minors, despite global liberalization trends.

flag Singapore will maintain its strict zero-tolerance drug policy despite global trends toward liberalization, with Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam citing strong public support—over 96% of adults and 93% of youth—in a 2025 survey. flag He highlighted a 17% rise in new drug abusers arrested in 2025, including a 12-year-old offender, and noted growing backing for the death penalty for drug trafficking. flag The government emphasized its evidence-based approach combining enforcement, education, and rehabilitation, launching a new book on psychological strategies for prevention. flag Minister Shanmugam dismissed claims of propaganda-driven support, stressing national security and public safety as key drivers.

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