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On 30 October 2026, ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint foiled an attempt to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes via a Malaysia-registered car into Singapore. ICA officers directed the car for enhanced checks. More than 190 cartons and over 500 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found concealed in various modified compartments of the car. The 34-year-old male Malaysian driver and his 45-year-old male passenger were arrested in connection with the case. The exhibits and suspects were referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation. As Guardians of Our Borders, ICA remains committed to facilitating trade and travel while keeping Singapore's borders safe and secure. #icacasedetection #GuardiansOfOurBorders #SecureBordersSafeSG

𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲) 𝗣𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝘁𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 In September 2026, the vigilance and prompt reporting by Vanguard Logistics Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd of a suspected smuggling attempt at Keppel Distripark led to the detection of 6,400 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed in falsely declared cargo crates. In recognition of its exemplary actions, Vanguard Logistics Services was presented with the ICA Public Spiritedness Award, which honours individuals and companies whose contributions support ICA's mission of securing our borders and upholding Singapore's immigration and national registration laws. Every act of vigilance counts! Our industry partners play an important role in strengthening Singapore's border security. ICA deeply appreciates their vigilance, cooperation and commitment to keeping Singapore safe and secure.

[In-Pictures] ICA detected 50 cases of travellers found in possession of vaporisers between 26 to 29 Oct 2026, with more than 5,476 vaporisers and related components seized. About 68% involved short-term visitors and 32% were Singapore residents. Vaping is illegal in Singapore. Those caught possessing, using, or purchasing vaporisers face higher penalties under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act. Repeat short-term visitors may be banned from re-entering Singapore, while long-term pass holders risk pass revocation and deportation on a third offence. ICA remains committed to securing Singapore's borders against all forms of smuggling, including attempts to smuggle vaporisers. #ICAOnTheGround #GuardiansofOurBorders #SecureBordersSafeSG