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Teenager Sentenced to 10 Strokes of Judicial Caning for Drug Trafficking in Singapore
Singapore, October 10, 2023 — A 17-year-old female has been sentenced to 10 strokes of the cane and six years in prison after being convicted of drug trafficking, the Singapore High Court announced today. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the harsh punishment and Singapore’s uncompromising stance on drug offenses.
The Offender
The teenager, whose identity is being withheld due to her age, was arrested at Changi Airport earlier this year after authorities found 30 grams of methamphetamine hidden in her luggage. Under Singapore’s strict Misuse of Drugs Act, drug trafficking carries severe penalties, even for juveniles.
Prosecutors argued that the offender had been recruited by an international drug syndicate and had acted as a courier on several occasions. The defense, however, claimed that she had been manipulated into the role and did not fully understand the risks involved. Despite these arguments, the court found her guilty, with evidence showing prior involvement in smuggling operations.
Sentencing
Presiding Judge Tan Wei Chong acknowledged the girl’s young age but emphasized that the severity of the crime warranted significant punishment. "Singapore’s laws are clear. Those who traffic in drugs threaten the lives of countless individuals, and there is no tolerance for such actions, regardless of age," the judge stated.
In addition to six years of imprisonment, the teenager was sentenced to 10 strokes of the cane, a standard punishment for serious drug-related offenses. Caning is a common penalty in Singapore for crimes such as drug trafficking, vandalism, and violent acts. Although offenders under 16 are generally spared from caning, the law allows for juveniles over that age to receive corporal punishment in cases involving grave offenses like drug trafficking.
The Punishment
Judicial caning in Singapore is conducted in private within prison facilities. The offender will be completely undressed before the punishment, a procedure applied to ensure that the caning is administered directly to the bare skin. Once stripped, the offender is secured to a wooden frame, and a rattan cane is used to deliver each stroke to the buttocks with full force. Medical personnel are on hand to assess the offender’s condition before, during, and after the caning.
The intensity of the punishment often results in severe pain, deep lacerations, and long-lasting scars. Offenders typically undergo a medical evaluation to ensure they are physically fit to endure the strokes before the caning is carried out. This process is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
Reaction to the Case
Human rights groups have criticized the sentence as disproportionately harsh, especially given the offender's age. Amnesty International’s Southeast Asia Director, Karen Lee, stated, "Caning is an excessively brutal form of punishment that no child or teenager should endure. Singapore’s legal system must reconsider its stance on juvenile offenders."
However, authorities have stood firm in defense of the sentence. A spokesperson for Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) remarked, "Drug trafficking is a serious crime that poses a direct threat to society. The laws are designed to serve as a strong deterrent to those who might be tempted to engage in such activities, and our enforcement reflects this."
Broader Implications
This case has reignited debate within Singapore on how best to handle juvenile offenders. While some advocate for more rehabilitative measures, others support the continued use of harsh penalties to curb drug-related crimes. The teenager’s caning and imprisonment stand as a stark reminder of the consequences that follow violations of Singapore’s drug laws.
For now, the young offender awaits for her sentence to be carried out.
