August 12, 2023, 11:24 AM
Acting on a tip off, the police arrested 49 men in a hotel villa on Sentosa Island on Aug. 9.
The men, of whom 35 were Singaporeans, were aged 21 to 46.
The suspected drug offenders.
Controlled drugs, such as "Ecstasy" and ketamine, and drug paraphernalia were found in the villa.
Photos of the controlled drugs and drug paraphernalia that were seized.
Photos of the controlled drugs and drug paraphernalia that were seized.
The men were arrested for suspected drug offences.
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) was called to the scene.
The CNB said that the group was holding a party that was likely organised via a closed chatgroup platform.
The party invitation.
"Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is an offence for a person to arrange for gatherings for drug abuse, and it is also an offence for the premise owner, tenant or occupier to permit the premises to be used for drug abuse or drug trafficking," said the CNB.
Investigations into the drug activities of all arrested suspects are ongoing.
All photos by CNB.
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