‘Borderline concealment’: ICA finds 2,200 cartons of cigarettes hidden in lorry floorboard
The latest seizure follows another major haul at Tuas on Sep 4, when 4,500 cartons of cigarettes were found hidden beneath concrete piles.
Singapore's ICA officers thwarted another attempt at cigarette smuggling, discovering more than 2,200 cartons of illicit cigarettes concealed within a modified floorboard in a Malaysia-registered lorry at the Tuas Checkpoint on September 2, 2026. Upon directing the vehicle for additional scrutiny, the officers identified the hidden contraband in what the ICA termed a "borderline concealment" involving a specially designed floorboard to create a concealed cavity for the prohibited goods.
The 48-year-old Malaysian driver, responsible for the lorry, was apprehended and handed over to Singapore Customs for further scrutiny alongside the seized merchandise. The complete video documenting the incident can be accessed via the ICA's website. The public's response to the seizure was a blend of commendation and criticism, with netizens expressing appreciation for the checkpoint's vigilance and some taking a more critical tone, such as suggesting the arrested individual's probable punishment upon arrival at Changi Prison.
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