SINGAPORE, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized 3,000 Erimin-5 tablets and 260 grams of methamphetamine, or ice, on Thursday, said ICA and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) in a joint statement on Friday.
The seized drugs which are estimated to be worth about 55,000 Singapore dollars (39,694 U.S. dollars) were uncovered by ICA officers from the rear of the car's glove compartment in a Singapore-registered car.
While investigations are still ongoing, ICA said under the Misuse of Drugs Act, those who trafficked more than 250 grams of methamphetamine face death penalty.
In a separate statement, CNB said Singaporean drug trafficker Muhammad Ridzuan Md Ali was executed at Changi Prison on Friday for trafficking in 72.50 grams of pure heroin.
The Misuse of Drugs Act provides for the death penalty if the amount of diamorphine trafficked is more than 15 grams, said CNB.
"The Home Team agencies will continue to conduct checks on passengers and vehicles at the checkpoints to prevent attempts to smuggle in undesirable persons, drugs, weapons, explosives and other contrabands," ICA added.
