Jail and caning for man in Singapore’s first conviction for importing cannabis edibles


Muhammad Dzulhilmi Salimi was sentenced to five years and four months’ jail, and given five strokes of the cane. - PHOTOS: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS, CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man has been sentenced to jail and caning for importing cannabis-laced gummies and candies in the Republic’s first conviction involving the importation of cannabis edibles.

Muhammad Dzulhilmi Salimi, 32, pleaded guilty on Dec 18 to one charge of importing a controlled drug, one charge of consuming drugs and another charge of possessing utensils intended for drug consumption.

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