SINGAPORE: A repeat drug offender hid packets of drugs in his anus to evade detection at the State Courts but later underwent an X-ray scan as he was remanded.
The next day, prison officers recovered the drugs – along with a lighter and a court mention slip – among Muhammad Iskandar Shah Jaffar’s faecal matter.
Iskandar, 38, was sentenced to seven years and six months’ jail, along with three strokes of the cane, on Friday (Mar 27) after pleading guilty to six charges, most of which were drug-related.
These include possessing diamorphine and methamphetamine, and consuming a specified drug.
Apart from drug offences, Iskandar pleaded guilty to the theft of a van, for which he received a one-year driving ban.
Another seven charges, the bulk of which are also drug-related, were taken into consideration for sentencing.
On Sep 17, 2025, Iskandar was due to attend a court mention but realised he had packets of methamphetamine and diamorphine on him.
Fearing that he would be caught while passing the security gantry at the State Courts, Iskandar packed the items in plastic and taped them before inserting the bundle into his anus.
