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Contents in Flask Lands Man in Hot Soup
Question: How do you fit a six-pack into an average-sized vacuum flask? Answer: Simple, take six packets of cigarettes and put it into the empty flask. Who ever said anything about a set of six canned/bottled drinks?
2 The inspiration for this riddle came from a Malaysian man who was caught for smuggling at Woodlands checkpoint on 25 Sep 06 at about 0550 hours. The 40-year-old man had tried to hide contraband cigarettes in various places – six packets in an empty flask, two packets around his waist and another two in his jacket pocket. However, all his efforts were in vain when ICA officers detected the 10 packets of contraband cigarettes during a routine check on him and his motorcycle.
3 The Malaysian man was immediately placed under arrest. The man, a work permit holder had claimed that the cigarettes were for his personal consumption and sale to his colleagues.
4 In a separate incident at Woodlands checkpoint, another Malaysian man was arrested at 0430 hours for trying to smuggle 11 packets of contraband cigarettes. ICA officers singled him out for a routine check and found the packets of cigarettes wrapped in newspapers near the groin area. Both cases were referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation.
5 Upon conviction by the court, first time offenders can be fined up to a maximum of 20 times the amount of duty evaded. For second or subsequent convictions, offenders can be jailed for up to two years, as well as being fined. The offenders also face further fines based on the amount of GST evaded.
6 Being the guardian of Singapore’s checkpoints, ICA is acutely aware that our borders are the first line of defence in safeguarding Singapore’s security against possible terrorist attacks. The increased security checks at all our checkpoints are critical to our nation’s security, especially since terrorism remains a clear and present threat to Singapore. ICA now conducts 100 per cent checks on persons, cargo and conveyances that pass through our checkpoints. These enhanced security checks have been effective in helping to detect cases of smuggling illegal goods and illegal immigrants. We would like to advise the public against smuggling unlawful goods and persons into and out of Singapore.
2 The inspiration for this riddle came from a Malaysian man who was caught for smuggling at Woodlands checkpoint on 25 Sep 06 at about 0550 hours. The 40-year-old man had tried to hide contraband cigarettes in various places – six packets in an empty flask, two packets around his waist and another two in his jacket pocket. However, all his efforts were in vain when ICA officers detected the 10 packets of contraband cigarettes during a routine check on him and his motorcycle.
3 The Malaysian man was immediately placed under arrest. The man, a work permit holder had claimed that the cigarettes were for his personal consumption and sale to his colleagues.
4 In a separate incident at Woodlands checkpoint, another Malaysian man was arrested at 0430 hours for trying to smuggle 11 packets of contraband cigarettes. ICA officers singled him out for a routine check and found the packets of cigarettes wrapped in newspapers near the groin area. Both cases were referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation.
5 Upon conviction by the court, first time offenders can be fined up to a maximum of 20 times the amount of duty evaded. For second or subsequent convictions, offenders can be jailed for up to two years, as well as being fined. The offenders also face further fines based on the amount of GST evaded.
6 Being the guardian of Singapore’s checkpoints, ICA is acutely aware that our borders are the first line of defence in safeguarding Singapore’s security against possible terrorist attacks. The increased security checks at all our checkpoints are critical to our nation’s security, especially since terrorism remains a clear and present threat to Singapore. ICA now conducts 100 per cent checks on persons, cargo and conveyances that pass through our checkpoints. These enhanced security checks have been effective in helping to detect cases of smuggling illegal goods and illegal immigrants. We would like to advise the public against smuggling unlawful goods and persons into and out of Singapore.