Two trucks were found to have about 1.5 tonnes of illegally imported produce in a joint operation conducted by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) from May 2 to 3.
Two trucks were found to have about 1.5 tonnes of illegally imported produce in a joint operation conducted by the Singapore Food Agency and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority from May 2 to 3.During the operation, ICA officers referred two trucks to SFA for further checks due to discrepancies in the transported consignment.
SFA found in the two trucks approximately 1.6 tonnes of undeclared and under-declared produce such as bayam, bitter gourd, tomato, turnip and peeled onion imported by two importers.Fruits and vegetables can only be imported into by licensed importers, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied with a valid import permit.
Those who illegally import processed fruits and vegetables shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and in the case of a subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $2,000.2 trucks checked at Woodlands Checkpoint found to have 1.5 tonnes of illegally imported M'sian produce
Woodlands Checkpoint Illegal Vegetable
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at workThe area's police chief said they will remain on duty unless an order to the contrary is issued against them.
Read more »
Ex-Malaysia squash head coach Jamie Hickox to lead Singapore for next two yearsHe had achieved success with Malaysia as their head coach from 2006 to 2010.
Read more »
Singapore navy tapping two new training systems for submarine crewThe Singapore navy is tapping two new systems to train submariners and engineers, which will make the process safer and more efficient. For example, the Virtual Procedural Trainer is an exact replica of the new Invincible-class submarine -- all 12 million parts of it.
Read more »
Singapore to build two 'fast start' power generating units to boost electricity supply reliabilityThe units, which will provide 100 megawatts of capacity, will be built, owned and operated by PacificLight Power.
Read more »
Singapore, US celebrate two decades of free tradepemBilateral trade nearly tripled, investments surged in the past two decades./em/p pSingapore and the United States on Monday celebrated the 20th anniversary of their free trade agreement (FTA) which helped boost trade and facilitate increased investments between the two nations.
Read more »
Malaysian King on two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6This is King’s first overseas state visit since ascending to the throne on Jan 31, 2024.
Read more »