Tan got married to his then-wife in 2021.
Their short relationship came in the way of making their breakup official.
The two had accumulated debt during their marriage, which had become unmanageable to Tan.
The man confided his intentions to another woman, an ex-girlfriend, viaTelegram.
The drugs cost him S$2,600 (US$1,997).
Tan didnt have the money, so he asked a friend to transfer the payment to the dealer.
The cannabis weighed 510g.
The woman received a notification and checked the live footage, which showed Tan mysteriously walking around her car.
Tan texted his ex-girlfriend again, telling her the details of the plan and that the police were investigating.
Tan followed the womans advice and drove back to the scene.
By the time he arrived, officers had already found the marijuana packets.
He tried to flee again, but he wasarrestedat his own block later that day.
His then-wife was also investigated, but a search of her room and mobile phone found nothing incriminating.
