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Illegal vape buyers use code words to get supplies in Singapore
Buyers use code words when getting supplies from sellers tucked away in malls
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One of the shops suspected of selling illegal vaping devices. Though the devices are not displayed, those who know the code words and ask the right questions can still get their supply of vape pens and refill capsules. From February last year, it has become illegal to possess, purchase and use vapes here.
ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
Cheryl Teh
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A man strolls into a convenience store in a corner of a mall along Orchard Road, asking for "cartridges".
Elsewhere, in a hardware store in Woodlands, a customer walks in looking to buy "juice".
