SINGAPORE: Two Malaysians were caught trying to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes and e-cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint on Wednesday (Sep 4).
A total of 104 cartons and 290 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found, along with nine boxes of e-cigarettes, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
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Duty-unpaid cigarettes and e-cigarettes concealed in the spare tyre compartment. (Photo: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority)
The contraband was hidden in various parts of a Singapore-registered car, including the spare tyre compartment, seats and modified backrest compartments.
The case involving the two suspects – a 39-year-old female driver and her 38-year-old male companion – has been handed to the Singapore Customs and Health Sciences Authority for further investigations, said ICA.
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Duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within modified backrest compartments. (Photo: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority)
“The vehicle used in the commission of the offence is also liable to be forfeited,” ICA added.
