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Vaping/E-cigarettes

That illegal vape you buy may fund human trafficking

The vape problem isn’t unique to Singapore, but part of a booming, illicit regional trade, says the writer.
The vape problem isn’t unique to Singapore, but part of a booming, illicit regional trade, says the writer.

Number of seized contraband cigarettes remain high; some turn to cigarettes over vapes

The Singapore Customs seized 3.24 million packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes between January and November 2025.
The Singapore Customs seized 3.24 million packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes between January and November 2025.

Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1

Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.
Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.

Man charged with driving under influence of etomidate, other drug offences

Tung Jun Yu, 26, was also handed six charges for drug-related offences, including drug trafficking.
Tung Jun Yu, 26, was also handed six charges for drug-related offences, including drug trafficking.

Man fined for posting vape content on social media, possession of vapes

HSA began investigating Krish Khalifa after receiving complaints from members of the public about TikTok videos he posted which showed him vaping.
HSA began investigating Krish Khalifa after receiving complaints from members of the public about TikTok videos he posted which showed him vaping.

Man to be charged with driving under influence of etomidate in Singapore’s first such case

The Health Sciences Authority detected etomidate in the man's blood sample in an analysis conducted after he was arrested.
The Health Sciences Authority detected etomidate in the man's blood sample in an analysis conducted after he was arrested.

3 arrested after fight in Bukit Panjang; suspected drugs, vapes and weapons found at scene

Two men, aged 23 and 26, and a 23-year-old woman were arrested.
Two men, aged 23 and 26, and a 23-year-old woman were arrested.

Malaysia targets full vape ban by mid-2026: Health Minister

Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.

More than 2 months’ jail for Malaysian man caught delivering vapes for extra income

Ang Boon Hong was sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail on Dec 15 after pleading guilty to one charge of possession of vapes for sale.
Ang Boon Hong was sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail on Dec 15 after pleading guilty to one charge of possession of vapes for sale.

Myanmar teen who lost immigration pass over Kpod under probe for weapon possession, affray

The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.
The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.

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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.