Singapore ICA Seizes 3,600 E-Cigarettes from Malaysia

May.08

Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint officers seized 3,600 e-cigarette products from a Malaysia-registered vehicle entering Singapore. The smugglers attempted to conceal the e-cigarettes in black cling film, mixed with declared goods, to evade detection.

Key points:

Seizure: Enforcement officers at the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore seized 3600 e-cigarette products.

Concealment method: Criminals conceal e-cigarette products in black cling film, attempting to pass through customs by mixing them with declared goods.

Enforcement Action: On May 5th, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted a routine inspection on a Malaysian-registered vehicle upon entry and found suspicious black cling wrap.

Follow-up measures: The seized e-cigarette products have been handed over to the Health Science Bureau for a comprehensive investigation.

According to a report by Lianhe Zaobao on May 8th, law enforcement officers at the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore seized 3600 e-cigarette products. Criminals attempted to disguise the e-cigarette products by hiding them in black cling film, mixed in with declared goods in an attempt to evade detection.

On May 5, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers stationed at the Woodlands Checkpoint conducted a routine inspection on a Malaysian-registered vehicle entering Singapore. During the inspection, officers discovered suspicious black cling film among the declared items.

After further investigation, law enforcement officers discovered that there were as many as 3900 e-cigarette products hidden within the premises. The immigration bureau emphasized that these products have been confiscated and turned over to the Health Science Bureau for a comprehensive investigation.

References:

[1] 移民局破企图走私案起获逾3900件电子烟

Also Read:

[1] Authorities Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarette Trade in Singapore

[2] Singapore Authorities Bust Illegal E-Cigarette Distribution Network, Seize Over 8700 Devices

[3] Singapore Strengthening Border Control to Combat E-cigarette Smuggling

[4] Rising Trend: 2,000 Student E-cigarette Cases Reported in 2024

[5] Singapore Sees Surge in E-Cigarette Offenses in 2024

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