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Originally Posted by milandro
Singapore may have their own “ problems” about this and the problem is there and not in Indonesia.
The Keris collector ( youtube channel) says that Singapore has special rules about this. Krises are classed as weapons there. You need to apply for a license to import weapons.
Please watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYEAG-s5xok
as for legislation in other countries this may or may be not always treating the kris as a weapon.
In the NL for example they are classed as “ forbidden” because they are double edged and longer than what the law allows for , however since they are also “ antiques” and a ritual object their possession is allowed albeit not clearly defined in the law. I can also transport a kris in the car provided it is sheathed and best kept in a closed bag.
In Italy , of course Marco would know this, official rules should also allow to have a maximum of 8 such “ weapons”, unless you have a special collector license, if you have less than 8 you are supposed to declare this to the police... I am not sure many people do this but that is what one should be doing.
In the last few years the OFFICIAL rules have changed a lot, that doesn’t mean that everyone complies
https://www.perizieantiquariato.it/l...da-collezione/ |
I knew this person personally but I do not wish to comment anything about him or the video.
As long a person follows protocol, declare correctly, honestly and also without a criminal records; it is not an issue to import keris thou export is challenging.
The issue is regardless of export and or import purpose, the carriers do not wish to deliver it due to classification of weapons. But some carriers do so.......