The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) foiled an attempt to smuggle 20,000 illegal vapes into Signaproe on 3 February.
A Malaysia registered lorry was going through the customs when ICA officers detected anomalies in the x-ray images of the lorry’s consignment.
Officers then directed the lorry for further checks.
The consignment was declared as “snack items”, and the ICA officers uncovered the contraband items that were hidden inside.
The case was then referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for further investigations.
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On 3 February 2023, ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint foiled an attempt to smuggle 20,000 e-vaporisers into Singapore.
ICA officers first noticed anomalies in the x-ray images of the Malaysia-registered lorry and directed it for enhanced checks.
Upon further inspection, our vigilant officers uncovered the contraband items hidden within the consignment, which was declared as “snack items”.
The case was referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigations.
As Guardians of Our Borders, ICA is committed to facilitating trade & safe travels while keeping Singapore’s borders safe & secure.