The Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore announced today that the capital sentence of death imposed on Saridewi Binte Djamani (“Saridewi”) has been executed on 28 July 2023.
Saridewi, a 45-year-old Singaporean, was convicted of possessing a substantial quantity of diamorphine, also known as pure heroin, for the purpose of trafficking.
According to the official statement, Saridewi was found guilty of having in her possession not less than 30.72 grammes of diamorphine. This amount exceeds twice the threshold required by the Misuse of Drugs Act, which mandates the death penalty if the quantity of diamorphine trafficked exceeds 15 grammes. The seized diamorphine, consisting of six packets and seven straws, had a gross weight of not less than 1,084.37 grammes.
The Central Narcotics Bureau revealed that 30.72 grammes of diamorphine would be enough to sustain approximately 370 drug abusers for a week, underlining the severity of Saridewi’s actions and their potential impact on society.
The legal proceedings against Saridewi were conducted with full adherence to due process. She was convicted and sentenced to capital punishment on 6 July 2018. Subsequently, she appealed against her conviction and sentence, but her appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 6 October 2022. Despite Saridewi’s petition for clemency to the President, her request for mercy was unsuccessful.
The Central Narcotics Bureau emphasized that capital punishment is reserved for the most serious drug trafficking cases, especially those involving significant quantities of drugs that cause immense harm not only to the drug abusers but also to their families and the broader society. Singapore views capital punishment as an integral part of its comprehensive harm prevention strategy, which aims to tackle both drug demand and supply.
The execution of Saridewi’s capital sentence sends a strong message about Singapore’s unwavering commitment to combat drug-related offenses. The case also serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences that await those who engage in drug trafficking activities within the country.
The Central Narcotics Bureau’s statement concludes by reaffirming Singapore’s stance on maintaining strict measures to curb drug-related crimes and to safeguard the well-being of its citizens and society as a whole.
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