S'pore man, 46, arrested at Block 66 Marine Drive for criminal intimidation & suspected drug-related offences

A 46-year-old man was arrested on May 5, 2026, at Block 66 Marine Drive for several offences, including criminal intimidation and suspected drug-related offences.

An inflatable bed had been set up under the block in the morning, said a Mothership reader who lives in the area. A second one was later deployed as well.

Locked himself in, arrested

Responding to Mothership's queries, the police said that at about 8:25am on May 5, 2026, they received a call for assistance at Block 66 Marine Drive, where a 46-year-old man had locked himself in a residential unit during an anti-drug operation conducted by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).

The man had refused to comply with lawful orders to grant CNB officers access to the unit.

As it was assessed that the man might pose a danger to himself, officers from the Special Operations Command, Crisis Negotiation Unit and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were subsequently deployed to the scene.

During the process, the man allegedly made several threatening remarks at officers.

At about 12pm, police officers gained entry into the unit and secured the man, who was arrested for several offences, including criminal intimidation and suspected drug-related offences.

Responding to Mothership's queries, SCDF said they received a call for assistance at 66 Marine Drive on May 5 at about 8:25am.

SCDF deployed two safety life air packs, and Rescuers from the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) were on standby as a precautionary measure.

SCDF conveyed one person to Changi General Hospital.

Investigations by the police and CNB are ongoing.