PUBLISHED ONSeptember 02, 2026 9:15 AMBYSean LerTwo men, aged 20 and 35, will be charged in court on Thursday (Sept 3) for their alleged involvement in separate cases of driving dangerously under the influence of drugs.
Police said on Wednesday that the cases happened on Oct 28 and Nov 26 last year.
The first case on Oct 28, involving the 20-year-old, was uncovered following an three-vehicle accident on Jurong West Street 91.
Investigations revealed that he had failed to move after the traffic light turned green, resulting in a bus overtaking his car from the right.
The man then overtook the bus from its left and stopped his car, before driving across the centre divider kerb, onto the opposite side of the road.
As he drove against the traffic, he collided into the right rear of another car and a van.
He mounted another kerb and came to a stop, where he was observed to be unstable and disoriented.
No injuries were reported in the accident, but a vaporiser was found his car and seized.
A subsequent blood analysis by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) indicated the presence of etomidate.
In the second case, the 35-year-old was found driving against the flow of traffic on Choa Chu Kang Way before turning into a petrol station.
Police said other road users had to slow down to avoid a collision with the man's car. No injuries were reported in this incident, too.
He was also found to be disorientated and intoxicated, and a blood sample analysis by HSA detected the presence of etomidate.
A vaporiser found in his car was also seized.
The two men will each be charged for driving under the influence of drugs and dangerous driving.
The offence of driving under the influence of drugs carries a penalty of up to 12 months' jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Those found guilty of dangerous driving could be fined up to $10,000, jailed for up to 12 months, or both. They may also be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles.
The police reminded motorists that driving under the influence of any substance that impairs one's ability to drive safely is an extremely dangerous and irresponsible act that puts the lives of all road users at grave risk.
They added that firm action will be taken against those who endanger public safety on the roads.
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