The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) was informed by APL that they met the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department from 2pm to 9pm on 29 November. APL is the carrier contracted to transport the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV) and associated equipment.

Formal reasons for the detention of the Terrex ICVs were not yet provided but customs officials hoped to complete their investigation soon. We have advised APL to give its full cooperation to the Hong Kong authorities in order to expedite the recovery of the SAF's assets. Another meeting has been scheduled between APL and the Hong Kong Customs today.

The SAF team in Hong Kong has also reported a new observation where the Hong Kong Customs have added security guards stationed 24-hours at the site housing the Terrex ICVs.