Man, 19, attempts to smuggle replica guns & BB pellets into S'pore, caught by ICA
Five units of replica guns, as well as packets of pellets were uncovered.
A 19-year-old male has come forward to assist with an ongoing investigation following his own arrest at the Pasir Panjang Scanning Station. Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers intercepted a cargo container heading into Singapore, containing a variety of controlled weapons and ammunition. The ICA shared a video on its Facebook page on October 21st, detailing the unsuccessful smuggling attempt.
The container was flagged for further inspection after ICA’s Integrated Targeting Centre (ITC) received a tip-off. An image analyst spotted irregularities in the scanned images, prompting the container to undergo enhanced checks. The container held six packets and a bottle of BB pellets, 40 packets of 72 caps and five replica guns, according to a photo from the ICA shared on Facebook.
Following the case being handed over to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the 19-year-old is now cooperating in the investigation. He faces charges under the Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021. The ICA has reiterated its dedication to allowing trade and travel while maintaining Singapore’s borders as secure as possible.
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