Teen charged after allegedly selling vaporisers, advertising e-cigarettes on WhatsApp
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Albee Chai Buo Yin, 19, is expected to plead guilty on Aug 19.
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- Albee Chai Buo Yin is accused of offences including being in possession of vaporisers.
- Chai is accused of committing the offences between August and December 2024.
- She is expected to plead guilty in August.
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SINGAPORE – A teenage girl who allegedly published an advertisement on WhatsApp showing an assortment of e-cigarettes was charged on July 22 with vaping-related offences.
Albee Chai Buo Yin, 19, was also charged with one count each of being in possession of seven vaporisers in a Jurong West Housing Board flat and engaging in the sale of three disposable vaporisers.
The Singaporean teenager, who is accused of committing the offences between August and December 2024, is expected to plead guilty on Aug 19.
Possessing, using or buying vapes carries a maximum fine of $2,000.
Anyone who distributes, imports or sells vapes and their components can be jailed for up to six months and fined up to $10,000.
Those found in possession of or using pods containing etomidate can be jailed for up to two years and fined up to $10,000.
Those who need help to quit vaping can join the Health Promotion Board’s I Quit programme by calling the QuitLine on 1800-438-2000.
Participants need not worry about being prosecuted, as joining the programme does not presume they use or have used vaping products. But those caught using or possessing such items will be prosecuted.
If you have a story to share about vapes, e-mail us at stnewsdesk@sph.com.sg
