Drug smuggling attempt foiled

Authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle about half a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine into Singapore. The drug, commonly known as "Ice", is estimated to be worth more than S$100,000. It was found in a tissue box. In a joint operation early Wednesday morning, officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) pulled over a Malaysian registered vehicle as part of their checks at Woodlands Checkpoint. While searching the vehicle, a CNB officer noticed the tissue box in the passenger seat, which the officer thought to be "unusually heavy". Upon removing the cover, officers found a bundle wrapped in black masking tape. It was later found to contain four packets of "Ice". The 28-year-old Malaysian driver of the vehicle was arrested and is being investigated for drug importation. If convicted, he may face the death penalty.