A 44-year-old man will face charges in court for his alleged involvement in the importation of 154 replica firearms into Singapore without a permit, according to the police on Wednesday ( Mar 5 ).
The police learned about duplicate weapons being sold on an online marketplace on May 11, 2023, from the authorities.
Following the completion of follow-up studies conducted by the , Criminal Investigation Department, and the Northern Police Division, the officers made a second raid on a house along Race Course Lane on May 26, 2023.
During the raid, the police claimed that 154 copy guns and related equipment were seized.
The man may face a charge in court on the day of the 6th of March, 2025, for violating the Regulation of Imports and Exports Act.  ,
First-time offenders face fines of up to S$ 100, 000 ( US$ 74,878 ) or three times the goods ‘ value, whichever is greater. Additionally, they may be imprisoned for up to two years, or both.  ,
Up to S$ 200 000 or four days the items ‘ price, whichever is greater, are fined for subsequent offenses. Additionally, they may be imprisoned for three times, or both.  ,
Authorities approval is required to buy imitation guns in accordance with the Regulation of Imports and Exports Rules.
Any toys or replicas of weapon that resemble real weapon will not be approved, the police added.  ,
The consumer is advised to keep duplicate guns out of public places because they can raise unnecessitated concern and, in some cases, be seen as disrespectful weapons.