Vaping/E-cigarettes

Australia battles surging illegal tobacco market as organised crime takes over trade

Australian police detain the alleged ringleader of a criminal syndicate accused of supplying Melbourne with more than seven tonnes of illicit tobacco: PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE/FACEBOOK

Over 1,900 caught for vaping offences from Sept to Nov 2; 167 of them had vapes containing etomidate

Of the 167 etomidate abusers, 108 offenders have been placed on rehabilitation programmes.

Driver who fled on foot after traffic accident in Telok Blangah arrested

The man had fled on foot after a traffic accident involving his car on Nov 4, and was arrested by the police the following day.

Woman faces two charges of having vape pod containing etomidate

Tan Xin Yi, 20, was charged with two counts of being in possession of a vape pod containing etomidate.

Police searching for man who fled after traffic accident in Telok Blangah; vape found in car

A collision happened between a rental car and an SBS Transit bus on Nov 4 2025.

Lorry driver caught smuggling over 14,400 vapes and components, then tried to illegally leave S’pore

Mohammad Fakaruddin Mohd Rosli was sentenced to 27 weeks’ jail on Nov 3.

Firm linked to vape manufacturer in China exits Singapore amid roll-out of tough measures

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ST Photo: ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF

Maldives begins ‘generational ban’ on smoking

From Nov 1, 2025, individuals born on or after Jan 1, 2007 are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives.

Two Singaporeans arrested for vape-related drug offences

CNB added that those who import, sell or distribute etomidate-laced vapes will face prosecution.

13 suspected vape syndicate members charged with being members of organised criminal group

Another alleged member of the syndicate is expected to be handed a similar charge on Oct 31.

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