SINGAPORE: Officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and
the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have intercepted
4kg of 'Ice' worth S$800,000 at Changi Airport.
The authorities said CNB officers pulled aside a suspicious
Ghanaian for further checks after he had collected his luggage on
Friday.
Together with ICA, the officers conducted an X-ray screening
followed by a physical search on the 35-year-old's backpack.
Two bundles of crystalline substances 'Ice' were recovered from
the backpack. CNB officers recovered more 'Ice' after a further
search on the Ghanaian's luggage.
The suspect may face the death penalty if convicted.
- CNA/ir