Umaisyah's killing, teen overdose deaths show devastating cost of drugs on society and families: Shanmugam

SINGAPORE: Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam addressed the societal and economic costs of drug abuse during the Drug Victims Remembrance Day, highlighting devastating impacts on families and individuals. He cited the tragic case of a child killed by drug-affected parents and alarming statistics about young abusers, emphasizing the need for discernment amid global drug legalization pushes. Shanmugam criticized the focus on drug traffickers’ rights over victims and called for recognition of the harm caused by addiction, referencing external funding for drug policy advocacy.