'Don't bring bullets to Singapore'

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine embassy in Singapore yesterday warned Filipinos against bringing live or spent bullets, commonly being used as pendants, when traveling to Singapore.

Bringing live or spent bullets is a violation of Singapore’s law under the Arms Offenses Act and violators face imprisonment from five to 10 years and caning of not less than six strokes, the embassy said.

The embassy issued the advisory citing the growing number of Filipinos, mostly tourists coming in from Changi Airport, being arrested for bringing in live or spent bullets. Those apprehended were detained, but subsequently released with warnings.

The Singapore Police Force has posted a list of prohibited items on its website, including live bullets or blanks, firearms (including stun guns and toys resembling actual guns), fireworks and lighters shaped like grenades, bullets and firearms, among others.