Removing the death penalty would save drug traffickers but encourage more trafficking into Singapore, leading to increased supply, serious crime, violence and drug-related deaths among innocent people including children. Singapore's tough approach has halved drug arrests from 6,000 to 3,000 annually over 30 years despite exploding regional supply and increased purchasing power. Protecting thousands of potential victims and their families from drug-related harm justifies capital punishment when the alternative means more innocent deaths.