About 20 people were evacuated after an envelope of white powdery substances was found in the mailbox of an Orchard Road house on Dec 12. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the incident at 42 Saunders Road at about 5.30pm.
Several emergency vehicles, including an SCDF hazmat control vehicle, were seen at the Orchard Road location on Dec 12, 2024.About 20 people were evacuated after an envelope of white powdery substances was found in the mailbox of an Orchard Road house on Dec 12.
The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the incident at 42 Saunders Road at about 5.30pm.SCDF's hazardous material specialists conducted several tests on the white substances but did not detect anything dangerous. The police said that based on their preliminary findings, the contents of the envelope are believed to be drug-related substances.There were no reported injuries, SCDF said.
According to Chinese language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao, a section of the road was cordoned off till about 7pm. Several emergency vehicles, including an SCDF hazmat control vehicle, were also seen at the location.This article was first published in The Straits Times. Permission required for reproduction.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Orchard Road Business Association launches sustainability road map, 25 members join pledgeMembers that have pledged include Metro Singapore, Uniqlo and Hilton Singapore Orchard.
Read more »
Six cyclists who rode in unsafe manner on Orchard Road plead guilty, may face probationThe young men filmed themselves weaving between stationary vehicles and performing wheelies.
Read more »
Video of jaywalking woman getting into accident at Orchard Road goes viral, sparking sympathy for driver%
Read more »
Police arrest 2 in Orchard Road, another in Jurong for suspected money laundering linked to scamsThree men, aged between 22 and 40, were arrested on Dec 5 for their suspected money laundering linked to scams.
Read more »
Secret society member gets jail, caning for role in fatal Orchard Road brawlA recalcitrant offender, who was earlier ordered to undergo reformative training twice for rioting-related crimes, is back behind bars over a fatal brawl in Orchard Road that took place in August 2023.
Read more »
Jail, caning for recalcitrant offender who took part in fatal Orchard Road brawlMuhammad Shahrulnizam Osman surrendered to the police on Aug 21, 2023.
Read more »