The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has foiled another alleged smuggling attempt, uncovering controlled weapons and numerous rounds of ammunition about to be brought into Singapore.
The prohibited items were found in a cargo container at the Pasir Panjang Scanning Station, ICA said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (20 Oct).
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook
The inbound container was referred for further checks on 1 Oct, ICA said.
This was based on information received from ICA’s Integrated Targeting Centre (ITC).
An ICA image analyst then detected anomalies in the scanned image of the container and directed it for enhanced checks.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook
ICA’s video showed an officer physically inspecting a number of parcels.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook
Eventually, a total of six packets and one bottle of BB pellets, as well as 40 packets of 72 caps, were found.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook
Also uncovered were five units of replica guns.
Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook
The case was referred to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for further investigation.
A 19-year-old male teenager is assisting with these investigations for an offence under the Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021, which came into force on 1 July 2025.
The import of toy or replica guns into Singapore is not allowed unless approval is granted from the police.
In the Facebook post, ICA affirmed its mission as “Guardians of Our Borders” to facilitate trade and travel while keeping Singapore’s borders safe and secure.
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Featured image adapted from Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook.