Singapore Customs nabbed 10 suspects and 611 packs of contraband cigarettes confiscated during raids along Woodlands Road and Petir Road.

The raids were conducted three days after The Sunday Times exposed the forest hideouts of bands of Indonesians who sold contraband in the area.

Kudos to the officers involved in the Raid which comprises of Jurong Police Divison, Special Operations Command, Gurkha Contingent and ICA. So buyers and Smoker beware of contraband cigarettes.

Did You KNow ???

857 cigarette peddlers were arrested last year in 2007 - a 12.3% Increase over 763 caught in 2006.

6012 ppl caught buying illegal smokes last year - a 165% Increase over 2268 in 2006.

To deter buyers, the maximum on-the spot fine was increased last November to (S)$500