Police have recorded a 94 percent increase in illicit drug cases as 169 cases were registered in January compared to 87 for the same period last year.
40 cases were associated with methamphetamine while the remaining 129 cases were linked to the unlawful possession or cultivation of marijuana.
Of the 169 cases, 153 pertained to the unlawful possession of illicit drugs, 15 cases related to the unlawful cultivation and one case of unlawful importation of drugs.
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew says fighting and curbing the illicit drug trade needs a collaborative approach, as community support is vital to the success of drug operations.
ACP Chew says the successful raids and arrests made in the Northern Division in recent weeks, are an example of effective police–community partnerships.
He adds information has been forthcoming about the cultivation and distribution of drugs, namely marijuana, and this has resulted in the seizure and arrests of individuals involved in the sale of marijuana.
ACP Chew says similar collaborative efforts can assist in curbing other serious crimes.
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