Duo arrested after drugs, weapons found in car in Toa Payoh
A 31-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were arrested in Toa Payoh, Singapore, after police discovered weapons, drugs, and contraband items in their vehicle. The case has been referred to multiple specialized agencies for further investigation.
Why it matters
The incident underscores Singapore's strict law enforcement approach regarding contraband and illicit substances, maintaining public order.
Several items are laid out on the ground behind a police cordon in Toa Payoh.
Listen SINGAPORE – A man and a woman were arrested after police officers found items like weapons, suspected drugs and contraband cigarettes in a car in Toa Payoh on the night of Sept 4.
In a media reply, the police said their officers were patrolling at Block 4 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh at about 11.50pm that night when they saw a stationary car.
Karambit knives, suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia, duty-unpaid cigarettes and vaporisers were found in the car during police checks, and seized.
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