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2’O’13
To many of us, 2013 represents the start of a new year as we rejoice and hope for a better year ahead.
2. To the vigilant Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at Woodlands Checkpoint, the New Year looks set to be promising with the detection of 2 Offenders to kick start Year 13.
3. On 2 January 2013 at about 10.20pm, ICA officers at the Woodlands Checkpoint directed a departing Malaysia-registered car for checks. The male driver was accompanied by another male passenger in the car. When the driver opened the car boot for physical inspection, the officers found two men hiding inside.
“New Year wishes” of the duo dashed by ICA officers
4. The 36-year-old Malaysian driver, the 55-year-old Malaysian passenger and the two Indian nationals, 51 and 31 years of age, were immediately placed under arrest. They are currently under investigation for the offences. The vehicle used in the commission of the offences has been detained and is liable for forfeiture. The ICA takes a serious view of attempts to overstay, enter or depart Singapore illegally. Under the Immigration Act (Cap 133), the penalties for overstaying or illegal entry are a jail term of up to six months plus a minimum of three strokes of the cane, while the penalties for illegal departure is a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
3 JANUARY 2013
2. To the vigilant Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at Woodlands Checkpoint, the New Year looks set to be promising with the detection of 2 Offenders to kick start Year 13.
3. On 2 January 2013 at about 10.20pm, ICA officers at the Woodlands Checkpoint directed a departing Malaysia-registered car for checks. The male driver was accompanied by another male passenger in the car. When the driver opened the car boot for physical inspection, the officers found two men hiding inside.
“New Year wishes” of the duo dashed by ICA officers
4. The 36-year-old Malaysian driver, the 55-year-old Malaysian passenger and the two Indian nationals, 51 and 31 years of age, were immediately placed under arrest. They are currently under investigation for the offences. The vehicle used in the commission of the offences has been detained and is liable for forfeiture. The ICA takes a serious view of attempts to overstay, enter or depart Singapore illegally. Under the Immigration Act (Cap 133), the penalties for overstaying or illegal entry are a jail term of up to six months plus a minimum of three strokes of the cane, while the penalties for illegal departure is a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
3 JANUARY 2013