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http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/weekend-drug-parties-here-organised-through-dating-apps

 

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Other drug abusers have also adapted their purchase process to evade detection. Instead of making a call or sending an SMS to a dealer, some have turned to messaging platforms such as Telegram for its “secret chat” function, which allows users to preset a time for messages to self-destruct.

 

Sometimes, private hire drivers are the runners, said former drug abuser Matthew Poh, 46, who served a one-year sentence for drug consumption. He had briefly dealt drugs with a group of four other friends, all of whom were later rounded up by the police. They are now serving their sentences: Two of them for 17 years, one for 12 years and one receiving the death penalty.

 

“(The drivers’) job requires them to move from one place to another. There is no better complementing job out there (for drug deliveries),” Poh said, adding that making two or three deliveries could net these drivers an extra S$1,000 a week.

 

When contacted, Uber said it “absolutely” does not condone such illegal activities. “This would be considered a clear violation of Uber’s community guidelines and is grounds for account deactivation. At any time, we also stand ready to cooperate with law enforcement authorities with their investigation,” a spokesperson added.

 

Meanwhile, ride-hailing app Grab told TODAY illegal substances “are not permitted” in drivers’ vehicles.

“This is against the law and (is) a serious violation of Grab’s code of conduct for driver-partner which will result in termination of access to the Grab platform,” its spokesperson said.

 

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