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Man who allegedly hid 19cm knife in shoe at Changi Airport T4 charged with carrying offensive weapon
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· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The charges stem from an incident at Changi Airport T4, where the knife was discovered. The item in question is a knife with a blade measuring 12cm.
A person is facing charges related to carrying a weapon. The item in question is a knife with a blade measuring 12cm. It was found concealed in a shoe, wrapped up in plastic and secured with tape.
Further information about this incident is available from the source. The details provided indicate the knife was hidden carefully, suggesting an attempt to avoid detection.
The charges stem from an incident at Changi Airport T4, where the knife was discovered. The source has more details on the events surrounding the discovery of the knife.
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Category: Local Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Straits Times — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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