The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) recently foiled two separate attempts to smuggle about 15kg of controlled drugs concealed in two Malaysia-registered lorries at Woodlands Checkpoint.

Two male Malaysian drivers, aged 38 and 44, were arrested and referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) for investigation, said the authorities in a joint statement here today.

In the first attempt on Dec 18, the statement said a Malaysia-registered lorry transporting a consignment of beansprouts was referred by ICA officers...