Canadians travelling to Singapore? You may be drug tested for cannabis, Travel Canada warns

[Anonymous]

If you're travelling to Singapore, custom officers can request a drug test when you arrive, even if the drug was consumed before your arrival — which could result in your arrest.



Travel Canada made the warning Wednesday in the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada.



In a tweet, Travel Canada warned, "custom officers can request drug test at the point of entry to #Singapore."



"If you test positive for drugs, you can be arrested and prosecuted, even if the drugs were consumed prior to your arrival in the country," the tweet said.



The tweet comes five days after Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) released a statement on drug use outside the country, and how Singapore citizens or permanent residents can still be prosecuted once in Singapore.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/sing ... drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/



Make sure youdon't partake fo thirty days before travelling to Singapore.

[Anonymous]

If you're travelling to Singapore, custom officers can request a drug test when you arrive, even if the drug was consumed before your arrival — which could result in your arrest.



Travel Canada made the warning Wednesday in the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada.



In a tweet, Travel Canada warned, "custom officers can request drug test at the point of entry to #Singapore."



"If you test positive for drugs, you can be arrested and prosecuted, even if the drugs were consumed prior to your arrival in the country," the tweet said.



The tweet comes five days after Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) released a statement on drug use outside the country, and how Singapore citizens or permanent residents can still be prosecuted once in Singapore.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/sing ... drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/



Make sure youdon't partake fo thirty days before travelling to Singapore.

Now that it's legal in Canada, it could create more problems for Canadians and East Asians who travel regularly between the two continents.

[Anonymous]

If you're travelling to Singapore, custom officers can request a drug test when you arrive, even if the drug was consumed before your arrival — which could result in your arrest.



Travel Canada made the warning Wednesday in the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada.



In a tweet, Travel Canada warned, "custom officers can request drug test at the point of entry to #Singapore."



"If you test positive for drugs, you can be arrested and prosecuted, even if the drugs were consumed prior to your arrival in the country," the tweet said.



The tweet comes five days after Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) released a statement on drug use outside the country, and how Singapore citizens or permanent residents can still be prosecuted once in Singapore.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/sing ... drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/



Make sure youdon't partake fo thirty days before travelling to Singapore.

Now that it's legal in Canada, it could create more problems for Canadians and East Asians who travel regularly between the two continents.

There will be a lot more suspicion now.

[Frood]

Boycott Singapore and hit them in the wallet.

[Anonymous]

Boycott Singapore and hit them in the wallet.

Why do that? It's a model of civil society.



Boycott most of the muslim world. Singapore does not financially support extremists.

[Wazzzup]

The tweet comes five days after Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) released a statement on drug use outside the country, and how Singapore citizens or permanent residents can still be prosecuted once in Singapore.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/sing ... drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/

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When I read this-- it Sounds like they are saying Singapore citizens or migrants living in singapore are subject to this, not ordinary canadian travelers.

[Anonymous]

The tweet comes five days after Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) released a statement on drug use outside the country, and how Singapore citizens or permanent residents can still be prosecuted once in Singapore.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/sing ... drug-test/">https://globalnews.ca/news/4616086/singapore-cannabis-travel-drug-test/

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When I read this-- it Sounds like they are saying Singapore citizens or migrants living in singapore are subject to this, not ordinary canadian travelers.

I saw this on the news..



That is the second part from the Singapore government you are quoting..



The first part is from Travel Canada advising  Canadians about travel to Singapore.

[Frood]

Boycott Singapore and hit them in the wallet.

Why do that? It's a model of civil society.



Boycott most of the muslim world. Singapore does not financially support extremists.

They're applying their rules over the rules of another country. I can understand a swab to see if something is in one's system when they arrive but if it's urine tests just to detect legal users up to 60 days or more since legally using, that's overstep and should be challenged at the wallet or purse level.

[Anonymous]

No pot in your system is a small price to pay to live in a civilized country. Germany and Sweden go after people for exercising their right to free speech outside of their borders.

[Bricktop]

I am pretty certain Singapore will only apply that law to their own citizens.



There are a number of examples where non-citizens are treated differently to citizens. Entry to the casino is one example. Visitors must present their passports to gain entry. Singaporeans must pay $100SD to enter. Passports are also checked on departure, and if a Singaporean does not show his entry pass, they are fined $1000 SD.

[Anonymous]

I am pretty certain Singapore will only apply that law to their own citizens.



There are a number of examples where non-citizens are treated differently to citizens. Entry to the casino is one example. Visitors must present their passports to gain entry. Singaporeans must pay $100SD to enter. Passports are also checked on departure, and if a Singaporean does not show his entry pass, they are fined $1000 SD.

I think it"s a good idea that Canadians not have weed for about six weeks prior to their flight to Singapore.

[Bricktop]

Probably.



But Singapore makes a LOT of money from tourists and travellers, and would not like to be considered an uncomfortable place to visit. If tourists stop, and businesses look elsewhere, they will take a huge hit.

[Anonymous]

Probably.



But Singapore makes a LOT of money from tourists and travellers, and would not like to be considered an uncomfortable place to visit. If tourists stop, and businesses look elsewhere, they will take a huge hit.

They might make examples of a few people, but I doubt a big crackdown on everyone with marijuana in their system.

[Bricktop]

They will not test foreigners at the airport. They may search for drugs if they have reason...or at random...but I guarantee they won't test foreigners. That will NOT be a good look, and thousands of people will suffer if people from Canada, the US, Australia and the UK avoid the place.



On the other hand, it must be remembered that they still impose the death penalty on drug offenders.

[Anonymous]

They will not test foreigners at the airport. They may search for drugs if they have reason...or at random...but I guarantee they won't test foreigners. That will NOT be a good look, and thousands of people will suffer if people from Canada, the US, Australia and the UK avoid the place.



On the other hand, it must be remembered that they still impose the death penalty on drug offenders.

If  someone can't give up marijuana, perhaps they should find travel alternatives to Singapore.