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Vaping/E-cigarettes

8 people fined for vape-related offences in 2-month enforcement operation at IHLs

A total of eight persons were fined for vape-related offences from Sept 8 to Nov 14 around all twelve IHLs.
A total of eight persons were fined for vape-related offences from Sept 8 to Nov 14 around all twelve IHLs.

Woman found with over 1,200 tobacco sticks, vapes at Changi Airport

ICA officers found 2 vapes, more than 50 vape pods and more than 1,200 heat sticks in the woman's possession.
ICA officers found 2 vapes, more than 50 vape pods and more than 1,200 heat sticks in the woman's possession.

18 months’ probation for teen who advertised vapes for sale

Albee Chai Buo Yin (left) and Klein Kong Yan Kai at the State Courts on Nov 25.
Albee Chai Buo Yin (left) and Klein Kong Yan Kai at the State Courts on Nov 25.

Thailand finds etomidate in vapes, warns of rising illicit drug mixing

Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences said e-cigarettes are increasingly being adulterated with a range of narcotics.
Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences said e-cigarettes are increasingly being adulterated with a range of narcotics.

Man caught in Bishan vape op allegedly lied while trying to get new passport 2 days after arrest

Jodan Chin Wei Liang was detained in a Health Sciences Authority operation on July 10 at Bishan Street 13.
Jodan Chin Wei Liang was detained in a Health Sciences Authority operation on July 10 at Bishan Street 13.

2 men charged after allegedly importing over 2,000 vaping-related items in separate cases

Lim Teck Wee allegedly imported into Singapore items including 870 disposable vaporisers and 200 boxes, each containing three pods.
Lim Teck Wee allegedly imported into Singapore items including 870 disposable vaporisers and 200 boxes, each containing three pods.

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Britain's Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood making a statement on new reforms to seeking asylum at the UK Parliament.
Britain's Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood making a statement on new reforms to seeking asylum at the UK Parliament.

Abuse of ‘zombie cigarettes’ containing etomidate on rise in Japan’s Okinawa

By the end of September, 10 people had been arrested in Okinawa Prefecture for possessing etomidate.
By the end of September, 10 people had been arrested in Okinawa Prefecture for possessing etomidate.

Over 5 months’ jail for man who sold Kpods, drove car without licence

Cleaner finds over 100 vapes stashed in bags in electrical riser in Tampines; HSA investigating

The vapes were discovered in a trolley bag and a plastic bag at Block 494D Tampines Street 43.
The vapes were discovered in a trolley bag and a plastic bag at Block 494D Tampines Street 43.

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