SINGAPORE: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers thwarted an attempt to bring in 60 live birds without a permit at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Thursday night.
The birds were packed in plastic containers and paper boxes, and hidden under the floor mats and seats of a Singapore—registered car.
The officers sensed something amiss when they heard flapping sounds from under the floor mats.
A total of 40 live red—whiskered bulbul birds, also known as Jambul birds and 20 live Magpies were discovered.
The 40—year—old Singaporean driver, claimed ownership of the birds. He said he had bought the birds for himself from a pet shop in Johor.
The case was referred to the Agri—Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) for further investigations.
The import of live birds without an AVA permit is a violation of the Animals and Birds Act. It carries a maximum penalty of S$10,000 and imprisonment of up to one year.
The birds were packed in plastic containers and paper boxes, and hidden under the floor mats and seats of a Singapore—registered car.
The officers sensed something amiss when they heard flapping sounds from under the floor mats.
A total of 40 live red—whiskered bulbul birds, also known as Jambul birds and 20 live Magpies were discovered.
The 40—year—old Singaporean driver, claimed ownership of the birds. He said he had bought the birds for himself from a pet shop in Johor.
The case was referred to the Agri—Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) for further investigations.
The import of live birds without an AVA permit is a violation of the Animals and Birds Act. It carries a maximum penalty of S$10,000 and imprisonment of up to one year.
