44. Offence of prejudicing investigation
Feedback & supportWhere, in relation to an investigation into drug trafficking, an order under section 26 has been made or has been applied for and has not been refused or a warrant under section 31 has been issued, a person who, knowing or suspecting that the investigation is taking place, makes any disclosure which is likely to prejudice the investigation shall be guilty of an offence.
drug trafficking
“drug trafficking” means doing or being concerned in, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, any act constituting —(a)an offence specified in the Schedule (other than an offence under section 41 or 43); or(b)a foreign offence punishable under a corresponding law,and includes entering into or being otherwise concerned in, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, an arrangement whereby —(i)the retention or control by or on behalf of another person of that other person’s benefits of drug trafficking is facilitated; or(ii)the benefits of drug trafficking by another person are used to secure funds that are placed at that other person’s disposal or are used for that other person’s benefit to acquire property by way of investment;
In proceedings against a person for an offence under this section, it is a defence to prove —
that he did not know or suspect that the disclosure was likely to prejudice the investigation; or
that he had lawful authority or reasonable excuse for making the disclosure.
A person who commits an offence under this section shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.