The officers over at Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) have always been working hard to come down on drug abusers and drug traffickers in Singapore.
This is evident yet again after they raided a residential unit located in Bukit Panjang, which they believe belongs to a Singaporean man who had been taking controlled drugs.
Man Attacked Officers with Knife
During the operation conducted by the CNB, four officers were injured.
The injuries sustained were allegedly due to a 26-year-old man, who is believed to be the suspect, attacking them with a 15cm blade.
The suspect also resisted arrest during the operation.
Officers Taken to the Hospital
Upon the suspects arrest, three of the CNB officers were taken to the hospital to receive treatment for the deep cuts.
The other remaining officer did not need to be conveyed to the hospital as he only suffered from minor injuries.
In a joint statement by the CNB and the Police, they said: “The Home Team has zero tolerance towards such brazen acts of violence towards public servants who are carrying out their duties, and will not hesitate to take firm action against those who blatantly disregard the law.”
Drugs and Weapon Seized
The blade, drug-making equipment and what CNB believes are controlled drugs were seized at the residential unit.
The 26-year-old suspect will be charged on 21 Oct with voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from carrying out his duty.
If found guilty, the suspect will be liable to an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a fine or to caning under Section 332 of the Penal Code.
CNB Coming Down Hard on Drugs
Earlier this month, officers from CNB also launched two operations where they arrested six individuals, ages ranging between 26 and 33, for suspected drug activities.
An estimate of about 2,280g of cannabis, 104g of ketamine and ten LSD stamps, were seized during the two operations.
The drugs seized have an estimated street value of $85,000.
In a statement by CNB, it is noted that 2,280g of cannabis can feed the addiction of about 330 abusers for a week.
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