In response to media queries on the court case of LCP Noah Yap for the offence of drug consumption, the following reply was issued:

"The Singapore Armed Forces adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards drug abuse. Servicemen found abusing drugs will be disciplined and rehabilitated. The Subordinate Military Court has sentenced Lance-Corporal Noah Yap to nine months detention for the offence of drug consumption under Section 8(b)(ii) of the Misuse of Drugs Act yesterday."

Attributed to MINDEF spokesperson