ICA conducts 100% checks on arrival conveyances and adopts a risk management approach for checks on departing conveyances, in order to balance smooth departure clearance and border security at the checkpoints. Departing conveyances may also be directed for further checks based on risk profiling or any information received.

2          The couple was assisted in leaving Singapore illegally with the help of a 40-year-old Malaysian man, who allegedly hid them in the container compartment of a lorry. ICA takes a serious view of attempts to enter or depart Singapore illegally and will not hesitate to prosecute offenders for such cases. We are working closely with the relevant authorities on this case.

IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
20 JULY 2022