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Source:
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Malaysian Arrested For Import
of Counterfeit Coins into Singapore |
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Police have arrested a 48-year old Malaysian Chinese man on the morning
of 11 August 2006 for importing 1,995 counterfeit Singapore $1 coins
from Malaysia to Singapore via the Woodlands Checkpoint. |
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On 11 August 2006 at about 12.30 a.m, acting on information received,
the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers conducted a check
on a Malaysian-registered car, which had arrived at the Woodlands
Checkpoint from Johor. |
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The car was driven by the man, who was the only person in the vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, ICA officers found 1,995 Singapore $1
coins packed in several plastic-bags within a tray hidden beneath the
driver's seat. Suspecting that the coins were counterfeits, the ICA
officers alerted the Police. |
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The man was arrested for importing 1,995 counterfeit Singapore $1 coins
into Singapore. He will be charged in Court on 12 August 2006 for Import
of Counterfeit Coin under Section 238 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224.
The offence is punishable with imprisonment for life, or with
imprisonment up to 10 years and with fine. |
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Counterfeit coins are not prevalent in Singapore. The seizure is also
the largest seizure of counterfeit coins in Singapore in recent years. |
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To detect counterfeit coins, members of the public could take note of
the following characteristics of genuine Singapore coins: |
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- A sharp ringing tone is produced when the coin is dropped on a
hard surface; |
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- The relief of the design, milled edges, lettering and characters
on both the obverse and reverse of the coin are very sharp and
defined; |
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- The golden colour of the metal of the $1 coin is even as the
metallic composition is aluminium bronze. |
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Members of the public who suspect that they have or may have
received counterfeit coins, should not pass on the coins. They
should retain the suspected coins and report to the Police
immediately. |
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As our country's first line of defence against terrorist threats,
ICA has a duty to ensure the security and safety of Singapore. |
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We have tightened our security checks on passengers and vehicles
at the checkpoints to prevent attempts to smuggle in undesirable
persons, drugs, weapons, explosives and other contraband. |
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We would like to advise the public against smuggling unlawful
goods into Singapore. |
END OF NEWS RELEASE
11 Aug 2006 |
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Source:
www.ica.gov.sg News Release 11
Aug 2006 |
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