Measures Ensuring Restriction of Import, Delivery or Purchase of Stun Devices into Singapore

Debated in Parliament on 22 Nov 2023.

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The Minister confirmed that under the Arms and Explosives Act, a licence is required to import, export, sell, or possess stun devices, with penalties of up to a $5,000 fine and three years' imprisonment for possession without a licence, and up to a $10,000 fine for import or sale without a licence.
Authorities collaborate with stakeholders like the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and e-commerce platforms to detect and prevent the unauthorized import and sale of stun devices.
The government declined to comment on the specifics of the recent case involving Traffic Police officers due to ongoing court proceedings.

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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Home Affairs in light of the recent case of two Traffic Police officers who were allegedly injured by a stun device (a) whether the Ministry has information on how such a stun device had come into the possession of the alleged perpetrator; and (b) what are the measures to ensure the restriction of the import, delivery or purchase of such stun or similar devices into Singapore.

K Shanmugam

Under the Arms and Explosives Act, individuals who wish to import, export, sell or possess arms, including stun devices, are required to obtain a licence from the Police. Individuals who possess such items without a valid licence are liable for a fine of up to $5,000 for each stun device and imprisonment not exceeding three years. Individuals who import, export or sell such items without a valid licence are liable for a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment not exceeding three years.

The Police work with stakeholders, such as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and e-commerce platforms, to detect and prevent the unauthorised import and sale of arms, including stun devices.

We are unable to comment specifically on the case, including how the stun device had come into the possession of the suspect, as it is currently before the Courts.

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The Minister confirmed that under the Arms and Explosives Act, a licence is required to import, export, sell, or possess stun devices, with penalties of up to a $5,000 fine and three years' imprisonment for possession without a licence, and up to a $10,000 fine for import or sale without a licence.
Authorities collaborate with stakeholders like the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and e-commerce platforms to detect and prevent the unauthorized import and sale of stun devices.
The government declined to comment on the specifics of the recent case involving Traffic Police officers due to ongoing court proceedings.

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Measures Ensuring Restriction of Import, Delivery or Purchase of Stun Devices into Singapore

Debated in Parliament on 22 Nov 2023.

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The Minister confirmed that under the Arms and Explosives Act, a licence is required to import, export, sell, or possess stun devices, with penalties of up to a $5,000 fine and three years' imprisonment for possession without a licence, and up to a $10,000 fine for import or sale without a licence.
Authorities collaborate with stakeholders like the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and e-commerce platforms to detect and prevent the unauthorized import and sale of stun devices.
The government declined to comment on the specifics of the recent case involving Traffic Police officers due to ongoing court proceedings.

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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

K Shanmugam

The Police work with stakeholders, such as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and e-commerce platforms, to detect and prevent the unauthorised import and sale of arms, including stun devices.

We are unable to comment specifically on the case, including how the stun device had come into the possession of the suspect, as it is currently before the Courts.

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The Minister confirmed that under the Arms and Explosives Act, a licence is required to import, export, sell, or possess stun devices, with penalties of up to a $5,000 fine and three years' imprisonment for possession without a licence, and up to a $10,000 fine for import or sale without a licence.
Authorities collaborate with stakeholders like the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and e-commerce platforms to detect and prevent the unauthorized import and sale of stun devices.
The government declined to comment on the specifics of the recent case involving Traffic Police officers due to ongoing court proceedings.

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