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Very heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints over National Day long weekend: ICA

Motorists should expect “very heavy traffic” at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Aug 7 to 10 during the National Day long weekend.
Motorists should expect “very heavy traffic” at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Aug 7 to 10 during the National Day long weekend.

Rise in number of suicides among adults in their 30s; median age highest since 2017

A total of 441 suicide deaths were reported in Singapore in 2024.
A total of 441 suicide deaths were reported in Singapore in 2024.

56 cases of travellers caught entering S’pore with vapes over 4 days; more than 444 items seized

Over the four days, ICA conducted stepped-up checks at checkpoints to detect and deter attempts to smuggle vaporisers into the country.
Over the four days, ICA conducted stepped-up checks at checkpoints to detect and deter attempts to smuggle vaporisers into the country.

Motorists who jumped queue among 52 caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint in June

The ICA had stepped up its checks against errant motorists during this period.
The ICA had stepped up its checks against errant motorists during this period.

Woman jailed over use of fake passport to enter S’pore; husband jailed for false declarations

Liu Xueyuan’s offences were discovered when Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers found a discrepancy in her travel documents when she tried to leave Singapore on Jan 16.
Liu Xueyuan’s offences were discovered when Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers found a discrepancy in her travel documents when she tried to leave Singapore on Jan 16.

Man deported, barred from re-entering S’pore after causing temporary Woodlands Checkpoint lockdown

The Pakistani man was also barred from re-entering Singapore.
The Pakistani man was also barred from re-entering Singapore.

ICA warns of scammers impersonating its officers or family members, friends

Members of the public who suspect they have fallen victims to a scam should lodge a police report immediately.
Members of the public who suspect they have fallen victims to a scam should lodge a police report immediately.

New bus lane leading to Woodlands Checkpoint from June 11 to ease congestion

The new designated bus lane will begin operations on June 11.
The new designated bus lane will begin operations on June 11.

14 drivers caught providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services in joint LTA-ICA operation

The drivers were discovered during a joint enforcement operation by the LTA and ICA at Singapore’s land checkpoints on May 25.
The drivers were discovered during a joint enforcement operation by the LTA and ICA at Singapore’s land checkpoints on May 25.

Investigations ongoing after illegal cigarettes found among instant noodle packets: S’pore Customs

More than 9,300 sticks of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within the parcels declared as instant noodles.
More than 9,300 sticks of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within the parcels declared as instant noodles.

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