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- (a) the traveller is present; or
- (b) the traveller is absent despite being given a reasonable facility to be present.
(6) A traveller who refuses to comply with a demand under this section may be arrested without warrant by the officer making the demand.
(7) In this section, “goods” includes baggage.
Powers to enter certain premises
364.—(1) For the purpose of exercising any power under section 360, 361, 362 or 363, a customs officer may, without warrant, enter—
- (a) any islet, landing place, wharf, dock, railway or quay;
- (b) any premises of a provider of port services or facilities licensed or exempted under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act; or
- (c) any premises of any airport operated under a licence or exemption under the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Act.
(2) In this section, “railway” has the meaning given by the Railways Act.
Obstruction of customs officers
365.—(1) A person commits an offence if he or she—
- (a) refuses any customs officer access to any vessel, aircraft, vehicle or place that the officer is entitled to under this Subdivision; or
- (b) obstructs or hinders any customs officer in the exercise of any power conferred on that officer by this Subdivision.
(2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
