Title
Singapore Ban on Air Guns for OFWs
Law
Poea Memorandum Circular No. 32
Decision Date
May 6, 1994
Licensed agencies must inform workers during pre-departure orientation that bringing air rifles and pistols into Singapore is strictly prohibited, as possession without a license can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines.
A

Q&A (POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 32)

It prohibits bringing air rifles and air pistols into Singapore for overseas Filipino workers deployed there.

All licensed agencies and entities involved in sending workers to Singapore.

Air rifles and air pistols are classified as "arms" under the Arms and Explosive Acts of Singapore.

A penalty of up to three years imprisonment and a fine not exceeding US $3,000.

These penalties are based on Singaporean law.

They must disseminate information warning about the prohibition of bringing air rifles/pistols into Singapore.

It specifically applies to those deployed to Singapore.

To ensure compliance with Singapore's laws and avoid legal consequences for Filipino workers.


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