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Over $1 million worth of drugs seized; 2 men arrested after smuggling attempt at Tuas Checkpoint

ICA officers discovered sealed packets labelled as commercial biscuits, suspected to contain controlled drugs, in the rear box of a Malaysia-registered motorcycle.
ICA officers discovered sealed packets labelled as commercial biscuits, suspected to contain controlled drugs, in the rear box of a Malaysia-registered motorcycle.

At least $8.8m lost to scammers claiming to be ICA officers, fake ads offering help to get S’pore PR status

Examples of the fake websites and documents of fake advertisements offering help with applying for a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) status.
Examples of the fake websites and documents of fake advertisements offering help with applying for a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) status.

Inbound foreign cars must have valid VEP from Oct 6 for their passengers to submit SG Arrival Card

A valid VEP is required for all foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore, and those without one will be turned back to Malaysia.
A valid VEP is required for all foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore, and those without one will be turned back to Malaysia.

Tuas Checkpoint: Faster clearance for motorcyclists, pillion riders as facial recognition begins

The feature is available to all Singapore residents, long-term pass holders and foreign visitors who have previously entered Singapore.
The feature is available to all Singapore residents, long-term pass holders and foreign visitors who have previously entered Singapore.

21 police, ICA, auxiliary officers lauded for rejecting bribes, reporting corruption

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer Ernest Low received an award for showing exemplary integrity by rejecting bribes and reporting corrupt practices.
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer Ernest Low received an award for showing exemplary integrity by rejecting bribes and reporting corrupt practices.

Two arrested for attempting to smuggle more than 10kg of cannabis into Singapore

In total, about 10.164kg of cannabis were found and seized.
In total, about 10.164kg of cannabis were found and seized.

Malaysian man arrested after 4,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes found in lorry at Tuas Checkpoint

A total of 4,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found underneath the consignment.
A total of 4,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found underneath the consignment.

27 motorists nabbed for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint during September school break

They were caught for traffic offences such as queue-cutting and crossing double white lines.
They were caught for traffic offences such as queue-cutting and crossing double white lines.

Enhanced SG Arrival Card to be available on MyICA app from Sept 30

Travellers should update their MyICA app to the latest version before making SG Arrival Card submissions from Sept 30 onwards.
Travellers should update their MyICA app to the latest version before making SG Arrival Card submissions from Sept 30 onwards.

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during September school holidays

Travellers are encouraged to travel during non-peak hours, such as early mornings and late evenings.
Travellers are encouraged to travel during non-peak hours, such as early mornings and late evenings.

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