A 38-year-old man was sentenced to seven years and six months in jail, along with three strokes of the cane, on Friday, March 27, after pleading guilty to six charges, primarily drug-related. Muhammad Iskandar Shah Jaffar also received a one-year driving ban for theft of a van.
Concealed Contraband
Iskandar attempted to evade detection at the State Courts on September 17, 2025, by concealing packets of methamphetamine and diamorphine in his anus. He was remanded after his bail was revoked during the hearing. An X-ray scan at Singapore Prisons later that day raised suspicions of concealed contraband.
The following day, prison officers recovered a black bundle from Iskandar’s faecal matter. The bundle contained a lighter, a court mention slip, a piece of paper, and multiple packets containing diamorphine, a Class A controlled drug. Investigations revealed Iskandar intended to consume the drugs.
Prior Offences
This is not Iskandar’s first encounter with the law. In October 2024, he fled from police, abandoning a vehicle containing drug-related paraphernalia, including diamorphine and methamphetamine. He escaped by jumping into a canal. In January 2025, he stole a delivery van left unattended with the keys in the ignition, and the vehicle was later found abandoned at Woodlands Industrial Park on January 25, 2025.
Iskandar has prior drug convictions and had previously been admitted to a drug rehabilitation centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges did Muhammad Iskandar Shah Jaffar plead guilty to?
Muhammad Iskandar Shah Jaffar pleaded guilty to six charges, including possessing diamorphine and methamphetamine, consuming a specified drug, and the theft of a van. Another seven drug-related charges were also taken into consideration during sentencing.
How was the contraband discovered?
The contraband was discovered after Iskandar underwent an X-ray scan at Singapore Prisons, which raised suspicions of concealed items. The following day, prison officers recovered a bundle from his faecal matter after he defecated.
What happened after Iskandar was arrested on May 7, 2025?
After being arrested on May 7, 2025, urine tests confirmed the presence of monoacetylmorphine, indicating Iskandar had consumed diamorphine.
What factors might contribute to a cycle of re-offending, as demonstrated in this case?
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