The Central Narcotics Bureau stated that Saridewi Djamani, 45, received a death sentence in 2018 for trafficking approximately 31 grams (1.09 ounces) of diamorphine, also known as pure heroin.
Anyone — citizens and foreigners alike — convicted of trafficking more than 500 grams (17.64 ounces) of cannabis and 15 grams (0.53 ounces) of heroin faces the mandatory death penalty.
Efforts by the Indian Coast Guard and Marine Police to check onshore vendors, warning them not to buy items stolen from ships, have resulted in a drastic drop in high seas robberies.
The man was a driver employed by BSN Tech Engineering, and was working at the site occupied by Star Ready-Mix in Jurong West, The Straits Times reported.
Selvam Arumugam, 42, said he will use the prize money to build a family home in India – the family currently lives in a rental flat – and help his brothers' children pay for their studies.