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Vaping/E-cigarettes

Man nabbed after trying to smuggle over 2,000 heat sticks, 130 vapes into Singapore

More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.
More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.

HSA’s 3-week dash to design system tracking thousands of vape cases, from fines to rehab progress

HSA and the GovTech had raced to build the new Vaping Information System, a one-stop platform used by enforcement officers to handle vaping offences.
HSA and the GovTech had raced to build the new Vaping Information System, a one-stop platform used by enforcement officers to handle vaping offences.

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Specific concerns include driving addiction in adults who do not already smoke.
Specific concerns include driving addiction in adults who do not already smoke.

First motorist convicted of driving under influence of Kpods given over 6 years’ jail and caning

Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.
Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.

42 travellers found with vapes, over 240 vaping devices seized at S’pore checkpoints within 4 days

There are vape disposal bins available for travellers flying into Singapore or transiting at Changi Airport.
There are vape disposal bins available for travellers flying into Singapore or transiting at Changi Airport.

askST: Was PHV driver right to detain intoxicated passenger who was allegedly using Kpods?

A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver took his passenger directly to the Clementi Police Division HQ after seeing his passenger allegedly vaping.
A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver took his passenger directly to the Clementi Police Division HQ after seeing his passenger allegedly vaping.

Storage providers seek clarity from MOH as new anti-vape laws require them to do more checks

The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act introduced a new offence which puts the onus on storage providers to prevent clients from storing vapes on their properties.
The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act introduced a new offence which puts the onus on storage providers to prevent clients from storing vapes on their properties.

Time to ban flavoured cigarettes, which lure young people

Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.
Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.

Over $1.1 million in vapes, components seized in HSA’s largest haul since Sept 1; man arrested

Almost 67,000 vapes and related components were seized from a raid on a warehouse in Mandai.
Almost 67,000 vapes and related components were seized from a raid on a warehouse in Mandai.

Jail for man who worked for alleged key syndicate member; nearly $6.5m of vape products uncovered

On March 10, Chua Wang Ju, 32, was sentenced to 40 weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to two vaping-related charges.
On March 10, Chua Wang Ju, 32, was sentenced to 40 weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to two vaping-related charges.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.