Three Singaporeans, including two medical doctors, are on trial for allegedly planning a hotel room gathering to consume illegal drugs—an offence that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and 10 strokes of the cane.

The Accused and the Charges

The three individuals involved are:

• Dr Loke Wei Kang, 33
• Dr Lee Wei Sheng, 35
• Le Vie, 33

All three are contesting the main charge of planning a gathering for the consumption of illicit drugs. They contend that the hotel booking was made for a regular party and that the decision to acquire drugs was spontaneous rather than pre-planned.

In addition to the planning charge, all three face separate counts for drug possession and drug consumption. They are not contesting the drug consumption charges.

This summary is based on a news article issued by The Straits Times.