Man charged after allegedly possessing 18 etomidate-laced Kpods for sale in February
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Muhammad Izham Rasol, 24, is also accused of selling nine Kpods in January.
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SINGAPORE – A man appeared in a district court on Sept 11 after allegedly possessing for sale 18 Kpods, which were found to contain etomidate, in February.
Muhammad Izham Rasol, 24, is also accused of selling nine Kpods in January.
He allegedly offered multiple Kpods for sale between December 2024 and January 2025.
The Singaporean, who was handed multiple Kpod-related charges on Sept 11, is expected to plead guilty on Oct 6.
According to court documents, he allegedly offered for sale 60 Kpods in December 2024. He is also accused of offering 33 of them for sale on Jan 5. Three days later, he allegedly offered 23 Kpods for sale.
Izham is accused of selling a Kpod to one “Zafpaki” in Jalan Sultan, near Beach Road, via Telegram in January.
On Jan 8, he was in Kim Yam Road, near River Valley Road, when he allegedly sold eight assorted Kpods to one “XiongMao” through the same messaging platform.
Izham was in Hill Street on Feb 9 when he allegedly possessed 18 etomidate-laced Kpods for sale.
Separately, he was in Coleman Street on Jan 17 when he allegedly had vaping-related items, including two pods, in his possession.
Kpods are vapes laced with synthetic drugs like etomidate or ketamine.
When vaped, etomidate enters the lungs directly and may trigger spasms, breathing difficulties, seizures and even psychosis.
The substance, which was previously regulated under the Poisons Act, has been classified as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) since Sept 1
Drugs under the classification have lower potential for harm than Class A and Class B drugs but are still deemed dangerous enough to warrant strict control.
Other drugs classified under this category include the hypnotic drug Erimin-5 (nimetazepam).
Under the MDA, etomidate abusers face harsher penalties, including a maximum sentence of 10 years’ jail and a $20,000 fine for illegal possession and use.
To report vaping-related offences, call the Health Sciences Authority hotline on 6684-2036 or 6684-2037 from 9am to 9pm daily, including public holidays.
Reports can also be made online at www.go.gov.sg/reportvape
If you have a story to share about vapes, e-mail us at stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg
