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Pepper Spray → Singapore
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
Classified as an offensive weapon
Details
Singapore's Arms and Explosives Act (Cap. 13) classifies pepper spray, mace, and equivalent self-defence sprays as controlled arms. Importation, possession, and carriage by civilians without a licence (which is not granted for personal defence) constitute criminal offences. Penalties on conviction can include a fine, imprisonment, or both. Singapore Customs and Singapore Police Force jointly enforce; airport screening routinely intercepts sprays in checked and carry-on baggage. Surrender at the airport bin is permitted and avoids prosecution.
Quantity limit
Zero
Legal reference
Arms and Explosives Act
IATA dangerous goods
Pepper Spray is classified under Class 2.2 — Non-flammable, non-toxic gas. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Do not carry pepper spray, OC spray, or tear-gas devices into Singapore. Singapore Customs treats incapacitating sprays as prohibited weapons under the firearms / dangerous-articles regime; seizure plus a fine is the standard response.
Customs authority
Singapore Customs · https://www.customs.gov.sg