Trying to get past fur-midable officers? Impawsible.
On 2 Jan, ICA officers detected four live kittens concealed in the pants of a 45-year-old male Singaporean in a Singapore-registered car at Tuas Checkpoint. Officers were prompted to conduct further checks when they heard “meowing” sounds coming from a bulge in his pants. The case was referred to Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) for investigation. The kittens are now under the care and quarantine of AVA.
...Smuggled animals are of unknown health status and may introduce exotic diseases, such as rabies, to Singapore. Under the Animals and Birds Act, the importation of any animals or live birds into Singapore without a licence is illegal and carries a maximum penalty of a $10,000 fine, imprisonment for up to a year, or both.
Our borders are our first line of defence in safeguarding Singapore’s security. This method of concealment is a cause for concern as similar methods may be used by people with ill intent to smuggle security items into Singapore. The ICA will continue to conduct security checks to prevent smuggling attempts.
