Suspected drug trafficker bites CNB officer, spits at 2 others during Marsiling arrest
An alleged drug trafficker turned violent during an anti-drug operation conducted by Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers on Tuesday (Nov 3), allegedly biting an officer and spitting on two others during his arrest.In a news release on Thursday, the bureau said that its officers had carried out the arrest in a residential unit near Marsiling Road after receiving information about his alleged drug trafficking offences. According to CNB, the 64-year-old struggled violently during the arrest and attacked an officer, biting the officer's thigh through his jeans. He also purportedly spat at two other officers.All three officers received prompt medical attention, including assessments for potential infectious diseases.A subsequent search of the unit uncovered about 1,554g of cannabis, 166g of 'Ice', 25g of 'Ecstasy', cash amounting to $356, and drug paraphernalia.The bureau said the drugs seized are estimated to be worth over $55,000, while the cannabis and 'Ice' seized could potentially feed the addiction of 320 abusers for a week.