Three men arrested, including father of 4, in CNB raids that net over 1kg of Ice

A father of four was among three Singaporeans arrested during anti-drug operations across the island on Aug 14.

The man's children, aged between one and eight, and his wife were present when Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers raided a residential unit in Bukit Batok West Avenue 9.

The 36-year-old was arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences.

About 892g of methamphetamine, also known as Ice, and 100 Erimin-5 tablets were seized from the unit, CNB said in a statement on Aug 15.

Two other Singaporean men, aged 41 and 42, were also arrested in separate raids on the same day for suspected drug offences.

In total, about 1,050g of Ice, 100 Erimin-5 tablets, 9g of Ecstasy and various drug paraphernalia were seized.

The drugs, estimated to be worth more than $128,000, could potentially feed the addiction of 600 abusers for a week, the statement said.

The 42-year-old man was arrested on the morning of Aug 14 in a residential unit near Tampines Street 86.

"During the raid, CNB officers found multiple drug paraphernalia under the coffee table in the living room," said CNB, adding that the man's 10-year-old daughter was also present in the room.

Later that afternoon, CNB officers arrested the 41-year-old man in a residential unit near Jalan Kayu for suspected drug trafficking offences.

Officers recovered about 158g of Ice and 9g of Ecstasy from the unit.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Chang Gim Fook, deputy director of CNB's intelligence division, said: "We take seriously any situation where individuals, especially children, are exposed to drugs and are subjected to unsafe environments."

Those convicted of trafficking more than 250g of methamphetamine may face the death penalty.

Investigations are ongoing.