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On 7 October 2026, ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint foiled an attempt to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore via a Malaysia-registered car. ICA Search and Examination officers directed the vehicle for enhanced checks and uncovered more than 400 cartons and 30 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within various modified compartments of the vehicle. The 37-year-old male Malaysian driver was arrested in connection with the case. The exhibits and suspect were referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation. As Guardians of Our Borders, ICA remains committed to facilitating trade and travel while keeping Singapore’s borders safe and secure. #ICA #GuardiansOfOurBorders #SecureBordersSafeSG #ICACaseDetection

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻? Whether travelling by car or motorcycle, taking the bus, or transporting goods, different journeys through Old Woodlands Checkpoint followed different routes for clearance. From the passenger halls to the immigration car booths and cargo clearance areas, these scenes offer a glimpse into what crossing the land border was like in years past. Do you remember travelling through Old Woodlands Checkpoint? Share your memories with us in the comments. #ICA #ICAHeritage #SecureBordersSafeSG #GuardiansOfOurBorders

On 27 October 2026, ICA participated in the RTS Link Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border Joint Exercise: Field Training Exercise (FTX) to test the operational readiness and coordination of agencies from both countries in managing an emergency scenario at the RTS Link. This included coordinated cross-border emergency responses such as joint firefighting operations, medical triage and facilitated casualty evacuation. The exercise involved agencies from both countries such as, the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM), Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) and Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF); and Singapore’s ICA, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force. It concluded with a Joint Closing Ceremony held on 28 October at the RTS Wadi Hana Depot, Johor Bahru, co-officiated by The Honourable Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia, and Ms. Sim Ann 沈颖, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Second Minister of Home Affairs of Singapore. The exercise underscores the strong ties and close cooperation between both countries in ensuring safe, secure and reliable cross-border travel when the RTS Link service commences. ICA will continue to work closely with our counterparts and stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and resilience in safeguarding our borders. #ICA #SecureBordersSafeSG #GuardiansOfOurBorders

On 8 October 2026, ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint foiled an attempt to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore via a Malaysia-registered lorry. ICA Image Analyst noticed anomalies in the scanned images of the vehicle and directed it for enhanced checks. During the checks, more than 800 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were uncovered hidden beneath baskets of vegetables in white trash bags. The consignment was declared as assorted vegetables. The 33-year-old male Malaysian driver was arrested in connection with the case. The exhibits and suspect were referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation. As Guardians of Our Borders, ICA remains committed to facilitating trade and travel while keeping Singapore’s borders safe and secure. #ICA #SecureBordersSafeSG #GuardiansOfOurBorders #CaseDetection