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SPF: Indonesian man charged after 19.5-cm knife found hidden in sock at Changi Airport Terminal 4 departure screening
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The man, who is 32 years old and from Indonesia, was subsequently charged in court. This followed the discovery of the knife, which had a 12 cm blade and was 19.
A knife was found concealed in a man's sock during a security screening. The man, who is 32 years old and from Indonesia, was subsequently charged in court. This followed the discovery of the knife, which had a 12 cm blade and was 19.5 cm long, along with a sheath.
It had been wrapped in plastic bags and sealed. The incident led to the man being escorted to a search room after a suspicious object was detected in his shoe. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The man was charged on August 29, 2026, following the incident two days earlier.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: The Independent Singapore ·
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