About one tonne of illegally imported fresh and processed produce seized

           The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has seized around one tonne of fresh and processed produce illegally imported from Malaysia.

2          On 6 and 7 November 2024, SFA and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) conducted a joint operation on delivery trucks which typically transport produce intended for direct distribution to retailers and customers. During the operation, ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint noticed discrepancies in the consignment transported by two trucks and referred them to SFA for further checks.

3          SFA found undeclared and under-declared produce such as tomato, spring onion, iceberg lettuce, cut cauliflower and sliced lemon imported by two importers in the two trucks. All illegally imported produce were seized.

4          SFA is following up with further investigations and will not hesitate to take enforcement action.