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Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle two swords into Singapore via an inbound cargo container.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The incident happened on Dec 5 at the Pasir Panjang Scanning Station in Pasir Panjang Terminal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Dec 16), ICA said an image analyst noticed anomalies in a cargo container’s scanned image and directed the container for further checks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the checks, ICA officers found two swords which were declared as toys.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The case has been referred to the Singapore Police Force for further investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Swords are classified as controlled goods under the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Those who intend to bring a sword into Singapore must obtain an import license or authorisation from the Singapore Police Force.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If found guilty of illegally importing such controlled goods, offenders may be fined up to $10,000 and jailed for up to three years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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