Singapore police seize 1.5kg of cannabis after Marsiling arrest
What's new: The 64-year-old suspect allegedly bit one narcotics officer and spat on two others during the Nov. 3 raid.
Singapore authorities arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of drug trafficking after a Nov. 3 raid at a residential unit near Marsiling Road, where officers seized more than S$55,000 worth of drugs. The Central Narcotics Bureau said the haul included about 1,554 grams of cannabis, 166 grams of Ice and 25 grams of Ecstasy tablets, along with S$356 in cash and drug paraphernalia. During the arrest, the suspect allegedly struggled, bit one officer on the thigh through his jeans and spat on two other officers. All three received prompt medical attention, including checks for possible infectious diseases. The suspect was also referred to police for alleged assault-related offenses. In Singapore, trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis can carry the mandatory death penalty.