The collective lament of Singaporeans reached new decibels this week.

ICA officers, in a move widely considered 'peak buzzkill,' apprehended a Malaysian man at Woodlands Checkpoint.

His 'transgression'?

Attempting to democratise cheap cigarettes by hiding over 200 cartons in his car bumper.

Clearly, this man was a visionary, a pioneer attempting to bring affordable joy to our stressed island.

Instead, ICA, with their uncanny ability to sniff out anything fun and untaxed, dashed the hopes of thousands.

Now, Sinkies must continue paying exorbitant prices, silently weeping into their kopi.

Another day, another victory for 'health' and a crushing defeat for our wallets, thanks to ICA efficiency.