The depressant tablet Erimin-5, also known as Nimetazepam, is usually prescribed to patients with stress and insomnia, but its usage to soften the comedown of other highly stimulating drugs like meth has made it a heavily controlled substance in the Asian region.
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) seized 3,999 of these tablets two days ago.
During a routine inspection at Tuas Checkpoint, a 27-year-old Malaysian was found to be hiding four black polythene packages behind the glove compartment. The suspicious packages led the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers to alert CNB.
It was discovered that the driver was attempting to smuggle the giant stock of Erimin-5 tablets amounting to a potential street value of $28,000, into Singapore.
Investigations are underway.
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