S'pore authorities seize 1,000kg of produce illegally imported from Malaysia


SINGAPORE: Around one tonne of fresh and processed produce illegally imported from Malaysia has been seized by Singaporean authorities during a two-day joint operation at Woodlands Checkpoint.

During the operation on Nov 6 and 7, officers from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) noticed discrepancies in consignments in two trucks and referred them to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for further inspection.

"SFA found undeclared and under-declared produce, including tomatoes, spring onions, iceberg lettuce, cut cauliflower and sliced lemon, imported by two importers in the two trucks. "All illegally imported produce was seized," the SFA and ICA said in a joint statement on Saturday.

The SFA will conduct further investigations.

In Singapore, all food imports must comply with SFA regulations. Only licensed importers may bring food into the country, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied by a valid import permit.

Offenders who illegally import fresh fruits and vegetables face a maximum fine of S$10,000 and/or up to three years in prison.

Those who illegally import processed fruits and vegetables may be fined up to S$1,000, with fines of up to S$2,000 for subsequent conviction. – Bernama

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