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Singapore Customs

70 travellers caught for evading taxes, duties in week-long operation at S’pore checkpoints

More than 10,000 travellers and 260 vehicles were identified for checks, and over 14,000 pieces of luggage and hand-carry bags were scanned or searched. during the operations.
More than 10,000 travellers and 260 vehicles were identified for checks, and over 14,000 pieces of luggage and hand-carry bags were scanned or searched. during the operations.

Forum: Bring down CIQ costs for pleasure craft owners in Singapore

Number of seized contraband cigarettes remains high; some turn to cigarettes over vapes

The Singapore Customs seized 3.24 million packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes between January and November 2025.
The Singapore Customs seized 3.24 million packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes between January and November 2025.

Singapore Customs seizes over 17,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes, biggest haul in 2025

The contraband cigarettes were seized during two enforcement operations in Pandan Loop and Jurong Port Road on Nov 30 and Dec 1.
The contraband cigarettes were seized during two enforcement operations in Pandan Loop and Jurong Port Road on Nov 30 and Dec 1.

S’pore Customs warns of scam variants involving parcels and gold bars

Two new parcel scam variants have recently emerged, with fraudsters posing as Singapore Customs officers to trick victims.
Two new parcel scam variants have recently emerged, with fraudsters posing as Singapore Customs officers to trick victims.

Over $7 million in fines meted out for tax evasion at Singapore checkpoints from Jan to Oct 2025

(Clockwise from left) A pewter Bearbrick collectible figurine, fishing lures intended for commercial purpose and luxury bags and jewellery were among the items offenders tried to bring into Singapore undeclared.
(Clockwise from left) A pewter Bearbrick collectible figurine, fishing lures intended for commercial purpose and luxury bags and jewellery were among the items offenders tried to bring into Singapore undeclared.

4 arrested after Singapore Customs seizes 3,100 cartons of contraband cigarettes, 3 vehicles

The cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found hidden in the parked bowser and a nearby forested area.
The cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found hidden in the parked bowser and a nearby forested area.

Forum: Tolls at land checkpoints to be automatically deducted with full OBU migration

askST: What do I have to pay GST on after coming back from a holiday?

Travellers may use the Custom@SG web app to declare and make payment for GST-payable items up to three days in advance.
Travellers may use the Custom@SG web app to declare and make payment for GST-payable items up to three days in advance.

Almost 90 people caught for various offences in week-long, multi-agency operation at checkpoints

An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer conducting checks on a traveller bringing in cash to Singapore during a week-long multi-agency operation.
An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer conducting checks on a traveller bringing in cash to Singapore during a week-long multi-agency operation.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.