{"id":82820,"date":"2026-02-09T17:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/890804936"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:13:22","slug":"singapore-ica-foils-bid-to-import-drones-and-replica-guns-into-singapore-via-shipping-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/singapore-ica-foils-bid-to-import-drones-and-replica-guns-into-singapore-via-shipping-container\/","title":{"rendered":"singapore ICA foils bid to import drones and replica guns into Singapore via shipping container"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle drones and replica guns, including its parts and accessories, into Singapore via an inbound cargo container. <\/p>\n

The incident happened on Jan 22 at the Tanjong Pagar Scanning Station in PSA Tanjong Pagar Terminal. <\/p>\n

In a Facebook post on Monday (Feb 9), ICA said its officers noticed anomalies in the scanned images of the container and directed the cargo for further checks. <\/p>\n

ICA search and examination officers found a total of 72 undeclared drones, and more than 10 units of replica guns and other parts and accessories. <\/p>\n

Replica and toy guns are controlled items in Singapore and their import is managed under the Regulations of Imports and Exports Regulations. <\/p>\n

This means that approval from the police’s regulatory department is required for their import. <\/p>\n

According to the police, any toy or replica guns that bear close resemblance to actual firearms will not be approved. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Infocomm Media Development Authority requires those who import drones operating in cellular network to apply for the telecommunications dealer (individual) licence. <\/p>\n

The case has been referred to the relevant agencies for further investigation. <\/p>\n

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