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Man, 19, attempts to smuggle replica guns & BB pellets into S'pore, caught by ICA
Five units of replica guns, as well as packets of pellets were uncovered.
October 21, 2026, 04:05 PM
Photo from ICA/Facebook
A 19-year-old male is assisting with investigations after officers at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station intercepted an inbound cargo container filled with an assortment of controlled weapons and ammunition.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) posted a video on its Facebook page on Oct. 21, showing the foiled attempt.
The container was referred for further checks based on information from ICA’s Integrated Targeting Centre (ITC).
An image analyst noticed anomalies in the scanned images and sent the container for enhanced checks.
Photo from ICA/Facebook
A total of six packets and a bottle of BB pellets, 40 packets of 72 caps and five units of replica guns were uncovered.
Photo from ICA/Facebook
Investigations
After the case was referred to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the 19-year-old is assisting with investigations for an offence under the Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021, ICA said.
ICA said they remain committed to facilitating trade and travel while keeping Singapore’s borders safe and secure.
