Singapore executes second man this month for cannabis trafficking

Singapore has executed a man for trafficking 1.5 kilograms of cannabis, marking its second execution in three weeks.
The man was convicted in 2019 of trafficking 1.5 kilogrammes of cannabis and his bid to reopen the case was rejected without a hearing.
Singapore law dictates that trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis can result in capital punishment.
Singapore argues that the death penalty is necessary to keep the country safe though human rights groups criticize the policy.
The execution comes as countries around the world move toward decriminalizing cannabis.