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Source:
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Traveller Fined for Verbal
Abuse of Checkpoint Officers |
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On 21 Feb 2006, Mr Ken Kanada pleaded guilty
to the charge of abusing ICA officers in the execution of their duties
under the Customs Act. |
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He had used foul language on three ICA
officers after they subjected his bags for examination at Changi
Airport. The 33-year-old man subsequently paid a fine of $2,000 imposed
by the District Judge. |
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Mr Kanada had returned to Singapore from
Bangkok, Thailand on 9 Jan 2006 at about 2240 hours through Changi
Airport Terminal 2. |
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The Japanese Employment Pass holder was stopped by
ICA officers for a routine check of his baggage using the x-ray machine. He
threw his baggage down on the conveyor belt of the x-ray machine and hurled
vulgarities at the officers. |
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Although he was warned to stop doing so, he
continued to spew obscenities at the officers in the full view of the public at
the Arrival Hall. He was subsequently referred to Singapore Customs and charged
in court. |
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Under the Customs Act, persons found guilty of
assaulting, abusing, or obstructing any authorised officer in the performance or
execution of his duty are liable to a fine of up to $10,000/- and/or to a jail
term up to 18 months. |
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Singapore welcomes all bona fide visitors seeking to
work, study or stay here. However, we will expect all persons (be they residents
or non-residents) to observe the laws in Singapore when they are here. |
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ICA has tightened security checks on passengers and
vehicles at the checkpoints to prevent attempts to smuggle in undesirable
persons, drugs, weapons, explosives and other contraband. Our officers at the
checkpoints maintain a high level of vigilance at all times and are trained to
profile potential offenders. We will like to warn the public against smuggling
unlawful goods illegally into Singapore. |
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END OF NEWS RELEASE |
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Immigration & Checkpoints Authority |
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23 Feb 2006 |
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Source:
www.ica.gov.sg News Release 23
Feb 2006 |
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