Five nabbed in Batam anti-drug blitz by Indonesian, Singaporean enforcement authorities

The raid was part of Central Narcotics Bureau's efforts in combating drug use by Singaporeans and permanent residents overseas. - CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

SINGAPORE: Five Indonesians were arrested in an anti-drug operation at a public entertainment outlet in Batam, which saw the participation of Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).

In a joint news release with Indonesia’s National Narcotics Board (BNN) on Friday (Jan 30), CNB said more than 100 people – four of whom were Singaporeans – were checked during the operation.