2 trucks checked at Woodlands Checkpoint found to have 280kg of illegally imported M'sian produce
Two trucks were found to have about 280kg of illegally imported produce during a joint operation conducted by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Sept 12 and 13.
The operation targeted vegetable delivery trucks entering Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint. They typically transport produce intended for direct distribution to retailers and customers
During the operation, ICA officers referred two trucks to SFA for further checks due to discrepancies in the transported consignment.
SFA found undeclared and under-declared produce such as long bean, bitter gourd, lady fingers and peeled garlic brought in by two importers in the two trucks. All illegally imported produce were seized.
SFA is following up with further investigations.
Illegally imported produce and food products of unknown sources can pose a food safety risk. Food can only be imported by licensed importers, and every consignment must be declared and accompanied with a valid import permit. Illegally imported food products are of unknown sources and pose a food safety risk.
Offenders who illegally import fresh fruits and vegetables shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.
Offenders 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.
