Smugglers attempting to import swords at Jurong, Officers on duty notice anomalies in the scan and found the weapons.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 “𝘅-𝗿𝗮𝘆” 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱
On 20 Mar, ICA officers at Jurong Scanning Station profiled a cargo consignment for enhanced checks and uncovered 2 undeclared swords.
Under the Arms and Explosives Act 1913, a licence is required for the importation of such items.
The case was referred to the Singapore Police Force for further investigation into an offence under Section 13(1)(b) of the said Act.
The offence is punishable with a fine not exceeding $10,000 and imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.
ICA is committed to facilitating trade & safe travels while keeping Singapore’s borders safe & secure.
Under Section 21A (1) of the Arms and Explosives Act 1913, no person shall, unless authorised thereto by licence, and in accordance with the conditions of the licence and such other conditions as may be prescribed, have in his possession or under his control, import, export, manufacture or deal in any explosive precursor.
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction:
in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $100,000; and
in any other case, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.