Vaping/E-cigarettes

Indonesia seizes 3.37 tonnes of cannabis buds intended for vapes

The cannabis buds originated from Thailand, and were found by authorities in the Indonesian province of East Java.

4 men face 5 charges in total after Singapore’s largest seizure of illegally imported Kpods

Kong Qi Cong (centre) being escorted by auxiliary police officers and HSA investigation officers to a multi-storey carpark at Block 226D Compassvale Walk on June 30. He is accused of being in possession of Kpods.

HSA nabs four Singaporean suspects in syndicate after largest Kpod seizure to date

Kong Qi Cong being escorted by auxiliary police officers and HSA investigation officers to a multi-storey carpark at Block 226D Compassvale Walk on June 30.

Jail for Kpod peddler who drove off during 2025 HSA raid in Bishan, almost hitting officers

The total street value of the vape pods Jodan Chin Wei Liang had was more than $56,000, with each pod worth around $70.

Jail for Kpod-using driver who crashed car, in first such case after etomidate was reclassified

Etomidate was previously regulated under the Poisons Act. On Sept 1, 2025, it was classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act as a Class C drug.

Ex-SAF captain admits to cheating victims of over $143k, dealing with vape devices in camp

On June 23, the 38-year-old, who has made full restitution to his victims and is no longer an SAF captain, pleaded guilty to five counts of cheating involving five people and nearly $87,000 in total.

Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal industry

Unlicensed vapes are widely available in the US both online and in vape shops, convenience stores or gas stations despite being illegal to import or sell.

Emergency doctor warns of risk to road users amid reports of accidents involving drug abuse

Several reported traffic accidents in the last 16 months have been found to involve the use of drugs, including an incident in Punggol on May 13, 2025.

Coroner’s inquiry for woman, 25, found dead in hotel room; she faced Kpod trafficking charges

Low Hui Mei was arrested by the police on Oct 22, 2025 at King George’s Avenue while trafficking etomidate-laced vape pods.

Singaporean man arrested in Indonesia’s Medan for running ‘Labubu’ vape production ring

Labubu doll-branded packages used for vape products that were produced and distributed from a luxury residence in Medan.

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