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“Based on information gathered, a follow-up operation was conducted on Dec 1, 2025, at a warehouse at Jurong Port Road,” Customs said.<\/p>\n
“Customs officers found and seized another 11,684 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes stored on the premises.”<\/p>\n
Court proceedings are ongoing against all four men, Singapore Customs said.<\/p>\n
“This case underscores Singapore Customs’ steadfast commitment to detecting and deterring tax evasion. With our robust and decisive enforcement, all offenders caught will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law,” said a spokesperson for the agency.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson also urged the public to support their efforts by reporting any suspicious activities.<\/p>\n
Under the Customs Act and the GST Act, those convicted of buying, selling, conveying, delivering, storing, keeping, possessing or dealing in duty-unpaid goods can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, or jailed for up to six years, or both.<\/p>\n
The vehicles used in committing such offences may also be forfeited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n