Marsiling couple arrested for allegedly exposing their 7-month-old and 3-year-old sons to drugs

A Singaporean couple has been arrested for drug-related offences, including allegedly exposing their two sons to drugs, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said on Thursday (Aug 13). 

Acting on a tip-off, CNB officers launched an anti-drug operation on Tuesday (Aug 11) and raided a residential unit in the vicinity of Marsiling Lane, the CNB said. 

A 25-year-old man and 24-year-old woman were arrested for drug-related offences, including exposing their children to drugs. 

A small amount of drugs, including cannabis, Ice and Ecstasy and drug paraphernalia were seized from various parts of the unit. 

The couple's two young sons, aged seven months and three years old, were in the master bedroom at the time.

Appropriate arrangements were made to ensure their welfare was taken care of and they have since been placed in the care of their next-of-kin. 

Superintendent Xanthus Tong, Deputy Commanding Officer of Enforcement J, said: "Drug abuse is not victimless. Its harms are far-reaching, affecting not just drug abusers themselves, but also their families and loved ones, including young children."

Tong added that the CNB will take firm enforcement action against those who expose children to drugs and urged parents to keep their children away from drugs and their associated harms. 

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, those aged 21 years and above who expose controlled drugs or drug paraphernalia to a child will be liable for prosecution. 

This includes those who permit or fail to prevent a young person from consuming controlled drugs. 

Investigations are ongoing. 

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