VALUE AND DISPOSAL OF HARD DRUGS

Mr Cheo Chai Chen asked the Minister for Home Affairs what is the value of hard drugs confiscated from drug dealers from the years 1985 to 1994 and how do the relevant authorities dispose of these drugs.

Mr Wong Kan Seng: The total value of heroin and other hard drugs seized from drug dealers from 1985 to 1994 is approximately $228 million.

After the court trial is completed, the judge would order the disposal of the drugs seized. CNB would then bring the drugs under escort for destruction at the Ulu Pandan incinerator plant. The destruction would be witnessed by 2 CNB officers and an officer from the incinerator plant.