3 Chinese student pass holders in Singapore were arrested for smuggling duty-unpaid cigarettes in soft toys seized by customs, with one charged and two fined.

Three Chinese nationals in Singapore, all student pass holders, were apprehended for smuggling duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden in soft toys during an operation by Singapore Customs on October 22-23. The authorities seized 115 packets and 19 sticks of contraband, amounting to approximately SGD $1,279 in evaded taxes. One suspect was arrested and charged, while the other two received fines of SGD $3,000 and SGD $2,500 for their involvement.

October 31, 2024
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