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SINGAPORE: More Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have been redeployed from other areas of Woodlands Checkpoint to help with checks on travellers amid stepped-up security measures.<\/p>\n
This means officers and resources are reassigned as situations evolve to areas where they are most needed, such as zones experiencing heavier traveller traffic.<\/p>\n
ICA told CNA on Friday (Mar 13) that more X-ray lanes have also been opened at the bus arrival hall at Woodlands Checkpoint.<\/p>\n
On Feb 28, ICA announced that security checks at Singapore’s checkpoints have been stepped up amid the heightened global security situation, including recent developments in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
These include checks on arriving travellers, cargo and conveyances at the land, air and sea checkpoints.<\/p>\n
CNA spent about two hours on Friday morning at Woodlands Checkpoint observing checks at the bus arrival hall, as well as motorcycle and car lanes.<\/p>\n
ICA said more in-depth checks are being conducted, but it could not provide specific details for security reasons.<\/p>\n
However, the authority did say officers are spending more time examining passengers’ belongings and inspecting vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n