21 puppies were
found in the spare tyre compartment at the Woodlands Checkpoint.
(Photo from ICA)
A 27-year-old man is being referred to the Agri-food
and Veterinary Authority (AVA)
for investigation after 21 puppies were found in the spare tyre
compartment of a car at the Woodlands Immigration Checkpoint on
Tuesday
According to a statement by the Immigration and Checkpoint
Authority (ICA) on Friday, officers noticed that the lone male
driver was “visibly nervous” when his Singapore-registered car
pulled over for arrival clearance.
The car was then directed for further checks and the officers found
14 pomeranians and seven pugs sedated and lying side by side after
lifting the cover of the spare tyre compartment.
The puppies are currently under observation at AVA’s Sembawang
Animal Quarantine Station.
The ICA and AVA would like to remind travellers against bringing
live animals, birds and insects into Singapore without a proper
permit.
It added that animals that are smuggled into Singapore are of
unknown health status. In the case of dogs and cats, the foremost
concern is the risk of rabies, a fatal viral disease, which can be
transmitted to man by the bite of a rabid animal.
Anyone who imports an animal without a licence is liable on
conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a
term not exceeding 12 months or to both.