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  • 1.9Kg Of Cannabis Seized At Woodlands Checkpoint

    1.9Kg Of Cannabis Seized At Woodlands Checkpoint

    About 1.9kg of cannabis was seized at Woodlands Checkpoint on Tuesday (Jun 23), and two men have been arrested, said the Immigrant & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).

    In a joint press release on Wednesday, the agencies said a Malaysian-registered motorcycle arrived for routine checks at about 6.45pm, driven by a 20-year-old male Malaysian. He was accompanied by a pillion rider, another 20-year-old male Malaysian.

    “In the course of checks, a checkpoint officer observed an unusual bulge under the motorcyclist’s clothes,” said the agencies, adding that further checks uncovered a total of four blocks of substances believed to be cannabis, “strapped to the subjects’ backs and groin areas”.

    The motorcyclist, the pillion rider and the blocks were handed over to the CNB, who discovered the blocks to be cannabis worth an estimated street value of over S$62,000.

    The agencies said that investigations on both suspects are still ongoing, and that under the Misuse of Drugs Act, those convicted of importing more than 500g of cannabis may face the death penalty.

     

    Source: www.channelnewsasia.com

  • Runaway Illegal Kuehs In BMW Finally Stopped At Pioneer Road North

    Runaway Illegal Kuehs In BMW Finally Stopped At Pioneer Road North

    Despite being directed to another area for further checks, he continued driving his luxury car past Tuas Checkpoint, sparking a manhunt by the police.

    They found the man and his 7-series BMW sedan almost two hours later at Pioneer North Road and arrested him.

    The police officers found more 100 boxes and plastic bags packed in the boot and on the passenger seats.

    But instead of contraband such as drugs or illegals, they contained such foodstuff as curry puff and kueh-kueh (local pastries).

    An Immigrations & Checkpoint Authority spokesman said the 47-year-old suspect arrived at the checkpoint from Malaysia at 12.15pm on Tuesday.

    The New Paper understands that he had a valid permit to import food from Malaysia, but had underdeclared the quantity in his car.

    He was directed to a designated bay area for further inspection but apparently misunderstood the instructions and drove away.

     

    Source: www.tnp.sg

  • ICA Arrests 29 For Immgration Offences In Islandwide Operation

    ICA Arrests 29 For Immgration Offences In Islandwide Operation

    Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers arrested 29 people on Tuesday for immigration offences.

    Twenty-six offenders were overstayers from China or India, aged between 26 and 62 years old.

    One of the remaining three arrested was a work permit holder who was caught possessing duty unpaid cigarettes. The remaining two were arrested under suspicion of harbouring illegal immigrants or overstayers. Investigations are ongoing for those arrested.

    If charged, the overstayers can face a jail term of up to six months and a minimum of three strokes of the cane.

    Those found guilty of harbouring overstayers or illegal immigrants intentionally or recklessly may be sentenced to a jail term of between six months and two years. They will also face a fine up to $6,000.

    If found to have unknowingly or negligently harbouring offenders, the homeowner will face a fine of up to S$6,000 or a maximum of a 12 year long prison sentence, or both.

    The ICA arrested a total of 2,040 immigration offenders in 2014, a 19 per cent decrease from 2013. Out of those arrested, 1,690 were overstayers. The remaining 350 were illegal immigrants.

    In 2014, the ICA also arrested 319 harbourers and employers of immigration offenders. The same year, they detected a total of 93,380 cases of contraband smuggling.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

  • He Smuggled Seven Puppies, Now He Will Be Jailed 8 Months

    He Smuggled Seven Puppies, Now He Will Be Jailed 8 Months

    A 25-year-old Malaysian man was sentenced to a total of eight months’ jail on Thursday (Apr 16) for smuggling seven puppies into Singapore, the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a joint news release.

    For importing the dogs without relevant permits, he was slapped with a jail term of five months, and for subjecting them to unnecessary suffering or pain, he was sentenced to 3 months’ prison. The sentences will run consecutively.

    The man was stopped by ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint for routine checks at about 8.20pm on Mar 30.

    ICA officers found seven live puppies hidden underneath the front passenger seat. One of the puppies was found dead, while the remaining six appeared to be sedated, the agencies said.

    AVA said after investigations that the puppies did not have food or water during their journey. Five of the puppies subsequently deteriorated in condition and died due to to illness, while the remaining puppy is under quarantine at AVA’s Sembawang Animal Quarantine Station (SAQS), where it is being observed for signs of infectious or contagious disease.

    AVA highlighted the danger of smuggling animals into Singapore. AVA prosecutor, Yap Teck Chuan, said: “The danger of the introduction of diseases, such as rabies, into Singapore is real. The efforts of AVA and other authorities in regulating importation and enforcing quarantine measures, in order to ensure the safety of Singaporeans, will be futile if offenders continue to import puppies from dubious sources through illegal means.”

     

    Source: www.channelnewsasia.com

  • ICA Responds To Demands By Malaysia’s Sports and Youth Minister

    ICA Responds To Demands By Malaysia’s Sports and Youth Minister

    Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has raised questions over the Singapore authorities’ alleged treatment of Malaysian football fans seeking to enter the country for the ongoing Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup.

    He said he was informed that some Malaysian fans who wanted to watch the match between Malaysia and Myanmar on Sunday were turned away at the Tuas immigration checkpoint. He also said he was told that Myanmar fans far outnumbered the Malaysians at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday.

    In a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Khairy said: “Though we respect the procedures of other countries, I am not happy with the way Malaysian football fans were treated. Once there is a reply (from Singapore), I will inform the Malaysian public.”

    The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said each visiting country is allocated 1,500 tickets for matches held at the Jalan Besar Stadium and that only 700 tickets from the Malaysian quota were utilised for the match in question.

    The FAS also said there were about 1,200 complimentary tickets given to sponsors and tournament organisers.

    Spokesman Gerard Wong stressed the special relationship between the two countries.

    “After the Football Association of Malaysia returned the unsold tickets to us, we took the extra step of putting the tickets on sale again to cater to Malaysians either working in Singapore, or travelling here to buy tickets.”

    The minister said he has sent a letter to the Singapore authorities, and wants them to clarify the matter.

    In reply, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority said: “As with most countries, a visitor’s entry to Singapore is neither automatic nor a right. The grant of visit passes to visitors is assessed by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of arrival and subjected to prevailing immigration policies, amongst others.”

    The match between Malaysia and Myanmar ended in a 0-0 draw.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com