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Vaping/E-cigarettes

Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee Bishan raid handed multiple rash act charges

Jodan Chin Wei Liang ow faces 21 charges in all, most of which involve vapes and vape pods.
Jodan Chin Wei Liang ow faces 21 charges in all, most of which involve vapes and vape pods.

S’porean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to DRC; foreigner has long-term pass revoked for possession

HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.
HSA said on Dec 8 that it first caught the 16-year-old in possession of a regular e-vaporiser on Sept 4.

$2.7k fine for e-cigarette user who fled after her boyfriend got into scuffle with HSA officer

Low Hui Min was fined $2,700 after she pleaded guilty to multiple charges including being in possession of an e-cigarette device.
Low Hui Min was fined $2,700 after she pleaded guilty to multiple charges including being in possession of an e-cigarette device.

Man charged with having 28 Kpods for trafficking purposes at Marsiling Drive home

HSA officers found and seized 33 vapes and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup, prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate.
HSA officers found and seized 33 vapes and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup, prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate.

ICA seizes over 2,800 vapes, related parts concealed in car at Tuas Checkpoint

Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.
Photos posted on ICA’s Facebook page show e-vaporisers and related components hidden in the car’s boot as well as under the rear seats.

Single father of three jailed and fined for running Telegram vape shop, making deliveries

On Dec 1, Shaun Phua Ming Hui was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail and fined $16,000. He will serve an additional 32 days’ jail if he is unable to pay the fine.
On Dec 1, Shaun Phua Ming Hui was sentenced to seven weeks’ jail and fined $16,000. He will serve an additional 32 days’ jail if he is unable to pay the fine.

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.

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