Police raid man's Race Course Lane home after tip-off and find 154 replica guns
A 44-year-old man will be charged in court for allegedly importing 154 replica guns into Singapore without a permit
The police said in a statement that they received a tip-off regarding the sales of replica guns on an e-commerce platform on May 11, 2023.
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Central Police Division identified the seller and raided his residence at Race Course Lane on May 26, 2023.
A total of 154 replica guns and related accessories were seized during the raid.
The man will be charged on March 6 under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations.
Those found guilty of an offence on the first conviction can be fined up to $100,000 or up to three times the value of the goods, or jailed for up to two years, or both.
Repeat offenders can be fined up to $200,000, or four times the value of the goods, or jailed for up to three years, or both.
Under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations, police approval is required for the importation of replica guns.
"For public safety reasons, police will not approve the import of any toy or replica guns that bear close resemblance to actual firearms," the police explained.
They also advise members of the public that carrying items such as replica guns in public places may cause unnecessary alarm and may also be deemed as offensive weapons depending on circumstances in which they are found.
"If the person carrying the item is unable to provide a reasonable explanation, the person may also be liable for offences under the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 and/or the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958."
