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Vaping/E-cigarettes

10 foreigners, including Singaporeans, arrested in Vietnam for running Kpod trafficking ring

A total of 65 people, including four Singaporeans, four Malaysians and two Taiwanese, were arrested for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network.
A total of 65 people, including four Singaporeans, four Malaysians and two Taiwanese, were arrested for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network.

‘No let-up on war on vaping’, says HSA chief executive; youngest abuser was 10 years old

Health Sciences Authority chief executive Raymond Chua said that vapes here were also found laced with illicit substances like ketamine, cannabis, and benzhexol.
Health Sciences Authority chief executive Raymond Chua said that vapes here were also found laced with illicit substances like ketamine, cannabis, and benzhexol.

‘Grateful to driver who reported me to police’: Ex-Kpod addict who vaped in private-hire car

Jerome, 25, was fined $700, and ordered to attend mandatory rehabilitation after being caught vaping in a private-hire car in December 2025.
Jerome, 25, was fined $700, and ordered to attend mandatory rehabilitation after being caught vaping in a private-hire car in December 2025.

Hundreds of vape, Kpod addicts have sought help at IMH; some lost jobs due to addiction

Many had tried to quit vaping on their own, but found it difficult, with some losing their jobs because of their addiction.
Many had tried to quit vaping on their own, but found it difficult, with some losing their jobs because of their addiction.

Ex-SAF captain jailed after cheating colleagues of over $86,000, enlisting subordinates to procure vapes

Benjamin Song Yong Pang, 38, was sentenced on four vape-related charges, including possession of vaping devices.
Benjamin Song Yong Pang, 38, was sentenced on four vape-related charges, including possession of vaping devices.

56 cases of travellers caught entering S’pore with vapes over 4 days; more than 444 items seized

Over the four days, ICA conducted stepped-up checks at checkpoints to detect and deter attempts to smuggle vaporisers into the country.
Over the four days, ICA conducted stepped-up checks at checkpoints to detect and deter attempts to smuggle vaporisers into the country.

Singaporean arrested in Indonesia after police raid Jakarta house used to produce etomidate vapes

The house that was used in the drug production, located in the upscale Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area, has also been sealed off.
The house that was used in the drug production, located in the upscale Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area, has also been sealed off.

Final 2 ex-Certis officers who committed vape-related offences get a week’s jail each

Reggie Choo Beng Kwang (left) and Tan Wee Keong had each pleaded guilty to one count of performing an act that could obstruct the course of justice.
Reggie Choo Beng Kwang (left) and Tan Wee Keong had each pleaded guilty to one count of performing an act that could obstruct the course of justice.

Driver charged after allegedly injuring 3 people in 4 months while driving different vehicles

A car overturned after it hit a traffic light pole on Feb 2, 2025.
A car overturned after it hit a traffic light pole on Feb 2, 2025.

Man who allegedly drove against traffic, used etomidate to be charged over multiple accidents in 4 months

The car driven by the man overturned after it collided into a traffic light pole at the junction of Yio Chu Kang Link and Boundary Road on Feb 2, 2025.
The car driven by the man overturned after it collided into a traffic light pole at the junction of Yio Chu Kang Link and Boundary Road on Feb 2, 2025.

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