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Dec 14, 2009
Sandwiched in desperation
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The women had sandwiched themselves between empty crates used for storing bread. -- PHOTOS: ICA
TWO Chinese nationals were arrested last Thursday for attempting to enter Malaysia illegally using a bread delivery van. The women, aged 51 and 48, had sandwiched themselves between empty crates used for storing bread. They were caught when Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA) officials caught a glimpse of a silhouette form through the crevices of the crates. The pair admitted that they had entered Singapore to seek illegal employment but decided to leave for Malaysia after they were unable to find jobs in Singapore. They also claimed that a Chinese agent had arranged for them to meet the driver at a carpark in the Woodlands area, who then instructed them to hide inside the van. The driver, 31, admitted to having agreed to take the pair to Malaysia illegally as he was heavily in debt. He was offered $1,600 to carry out the illegal act. He and a co-driver were charged in Court on Dec 12 for conveying illegal immigrants. The two women were also charged in Court for illegal entry.
Home > Breaking News > Singapore > Story
Dec 14, 2009
Sandwiched in desperation
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The women had sandwiched themselves between empty crates used for storing bread. -- PHOTOS: ICA
TWO Chinese nationals were arrested last Thursday for attempting to enter Malaysia illegally using a bread delivery van. The women, aged 51 and 48, had sandwiched themselves between empty crates used for storing bread. They were caught when Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA) officials caught a glimpse of a silhouette form through the crevices of the crates. The pair admitted that they had entered Singapore to seek illegal employment but decided to leave for Malaysia after they were unable to find jobs in Singapore. They also claimed that a Chinese agent had arranged for them to meet the driver at a carpark in the Woodlands area, who then instructed them to hide inside the van. The driver, 31, admitted to having agreed to take the pair to Malaysia illegally as he was heavily in debt. He was offered $1,600 to carry out the illegal act. He and a co-driver were charged in Court on Dec 12 for conveying illegal immigrants. The two women were also charged in Court for illegal entry.
