Teen arrested for driving under influence of drugs after police chase
The 17-year-old male car driver had refused to comply with the traffic police's instructions for a routine check and sped off.
A 17-year-old was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after a high-speed police chase on Jan 16, 2026. (Images: SG Road Vigilante's Facebook page)
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SINGAPORE: A teenager was arrested on Friday evening (Jan 16) for driving under the influence of drugs and dangerous driving.
The 17-year-old male car driver refused to comply with the traffic police's instructions for a routine check at about 10.50pm on Friday and sped off, police said on Sunday in response to CNA's query.
According to the police, traffic police officers were patrolling along Paya Lebar Road towards Upper Paya Lebar Road, near the slip road into PIE towards Changi Airport when they signalled for a car to stop for a routine check.
The officers gave chase after the car driver did not comply with instructions and sped off.
"During the pursuit, the car collided with four cars and a van," police said.
The car was found along Marine Parade Road towards Bedok South Avenue 1, where it had collided with another car.
The driver, who fled on foot, was arrested shortly after.
"He is also being investigated for restriction of driving by young person, using a vehicle without insurance, using a deregistered vehicle, using a vehicle with an expired road tax, and using forged licence," police said.
An e-vaporiser was also found in his car and the case will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority.
Investigations are ongoing.
