Prohibited and Controlled Items

Singapore Changi Airport (Immigration and Checkpoint Authority)

Under Singapore Law

Upon your arrival at the Singapore Changi Airport, your baggage will be subjected to checks by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and other security agencies.

Incident (I)

On the 08-April-2011, three HCI students who returned from BSC trip were detected to be in possession of prohibited items at the Changi Airport.

School reports on the students. They may be charged, prosecuted

and sentenced in court.Police record.

Prohibited Items

They had brought in:

01 gun shaped lighter 12cm in length.

01 Silver in colour metal throwing knife 33cm in length.

01 Silver in colour metal throwing knife 33cm in length and a knuckle duster.

Incident (II)

On 28-Nov-2014, a student (current Sec 4) was found in his possession prohibited item by immigration officer at the Changi Airport terminal when he returned from BSC.

He was issued with a warning letter. School reports on the students. They may be charged, prosecuted and

sentenced in court. Police record.

Prohibited Items

The prohibited item was dismantled into 3 parts. He kept 2 of the parts (grip and the top section) and gave 1 part to his friend.

Shortly after the student was questioned at the immigration office, his classmate handed over his portion to the Teacher-in-charge; who in turn surrender it to the officer.

Under Singapore Law

prohibited items such as arms and explosives, bullet-proof clothing, antique guns, toy guns and swords etc require authorization from the Licensing Division of the SPF.

If you have prohibited items in your possession, please declare them and produce valid permits or authorization documents.

Ammunition

Empty Cartridges Live Bullets Ornaments made from empty

cartridges Bullet-shaped lighters Grenade-shaped lighters

Armaments

Firearms Stun Guns Replica Guns Antique Guns Toy Guns Gun-shaped lighters

Miscellaneous

Flick Knife Butterfly knife Handcuffs Pepper spray Catapult Crossbows

Martial Arts Equipments

Knuckle Duster Nanchaku Ninja Shoku Ninja Stars Truncheons

Other Controlled Items

Controlled items that may affect for example, community health, public safety and animal life also require an import license or authorization from the respective authorities, for entry into Singapore.

The following are some controlled items categorised under the respective authorities:

Agri-Food & Veterinary

Animals, birds and their by-products Food of any kind, both raw and cooked (eg,

meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, eggs, processed food products) Plants, potting medium and organic

fertilizers Ornamental fish Veterinary vaccines Veterinary micro-organisms and plants pests Pet food

Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

Telecommunication and radio communication equipment

Walkie-talkies

Media Development Authority

Newspaper, books and magazines Films, video tapes, VCDs, DVDs and

Blu-Ray discs CD/DVD-ROM and video games

Health Sciences Authority

Medicines product Other health product containing

schedule poisons

Unsure?

If you are unsure whether the items that you are carrying are prohibited, you can check with the following: -

Licensing Division, Singapore Police ForceDuty OfficerArms & Explosives BranchTel: (65) 6835 0000Fax: (65) 6223 4704Email: SPF_OPS_Licensing@spf.gov.sg

Website

http://www.changiairport.com/passenger-guide/arrival/customs/prohibited-and-controlled-items

Consequences

Under Singapore Law, you will be charged and prosecuted for possession of prohibited and controlled items.

Consequences

At least 3 – 5 demerit points. Lose

subsidy for the trip. scholarship / bursaries (if any). special program (if any). leadership appointment.

Banned from ALL overseas school trip.

Crime Watch Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAOJEIFLhk