Removing the death penalty would save drug traffickers but encouragecondemn morecountless others. Easing pressure on drug trafficking intoby Singapore,lifting leadingthe death penalty would lead to increased drug supply, serious crime, violence and drug-related deaths among innocent people, including children. Singapore'sCapital tough approach has halved drug arrests from 6punishment,000 to 3therefore,000 annuallyis overan 30essential yearstool despiteto explodingprotect regionalSingaporean supply and increased purchasing powersociety. Protecting thousands of potential victims and their families from drug-related harm justifies capital punishment when the alternative means more innocent deaths.