Myanmar teen who lost immigration pass over Kpod under probe for weapon possession, affray
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The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.
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- A Myanmar teen had her long-term pass revoked for possessing etomidate vapes, the first such case under the new anti-vaping rules.
- She is now under investigation for possessing scheduled/offensive weapons, affray, and voluntarily causing hurt.
- After the police case, she will be deported and banned from re-entering Singapore, according to MHA.
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SINGAPORE – A 15-year-old Myanmar national, who had her long-term immigration status revoked over a Kpod possession offence, is also being investigated for several other criminal offences.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement on Dec 12 that the girl was issued a special pass to remain in Singapore to help with investigations into the possession of scheduled and offensive weapons, affray and voluntarily causing hurt.
The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass
“Police investigations are ongoing. Following the conclusion of her case with the police, she will be deported and barred from re-entering Singapore,” MHA said.
In their Dec 8 statement, MHA and HSA said an e-vaporiser pod containing etomidate was found on the teen during a routine check by police officers on Nov 14.
Under the enhanced anti-vaping framework that came into force on Sept 1, foreigners caught in possession of or using etomidate e-vaporisers, or who test positive for etomidate, may have their pass or immigration facility revoked
The enhanced framework also meant that individuals found in possession of, or using or buying e-vaporisers, face higher penalties.
Repeat offenders will be required to undergo rehabilitation, and those who do not complete the rehabilitation programme will be prosecuted.
