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Man nabbed after trying to smuggle over 2,000 heat sticks, 130 vapes into Singapore

More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.

Very heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during Good Friday, Qing Ming weekend: ICA

Travellers should expect longer waiting times to clear immigration and are advised to check the traffic situation at the land checkpoints before embarking on their journey.

42 travellers found with vapes, over 240 vaping devices seized at S’pore checkpoints within 4 days

There are vape disposal bins available for travellers flying into Singapore or transiting at Changi Airport.

Singapore authorities seize largest cargo of scales from over 2,200 Asian pangolins

Smugglers had disguised the sea cargo in a lorry en route from Indonesia to Cambodia as dried fish skin.

ICA warns of fake letter and ‘tax invoice’ seeking payment for PR applications

ICA encouraged those applying for residency and other immigration matters to submit applications directly to it through its website.

ICA bans 13 foreign motorists from entering S’pore for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint

The enforcement operation took place between March 13 and 22.

Facial recognition clearance for m-cyclists, pillion riders at Woodlands Checkpoint from March 31

A demonstration of facial recognition clearance for motorcyclists and pillion riders at Woodlands Checkpoint on March 26, 2026. From March 31, facial images will progressively replace fingerprints as the primary biometric identifier for motorcycle travellers at land checkpoints, as part of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority?s (ICA) New Clearance Concept aimed at enabling faster, contactless and more secure immigration clearance.

Jail for man who accelerated car during fuel gauge check and dragged ICA officer

At least one of the officer’s hands were still inside the vehicle when Steve Ling Wei Liang drove away.

Over $2 million worth of drugs seized at Singapore’s land checkpoints; 2 men arrested

A total of 25 bundles believed to contain controlled drugs were found.

11 men arrested for overstaying in Singapore in joint ICA-MOM operation

The men, aged between 21 and 43, had overstayed in Singapore after the expiry of their visit passes, said ICA and MOM.

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