More than S$200K of vapes seized by HSA on 28 Feb & 1 March

In two separate cases, the authorities seized e-vaporisers, or vapes, worth a total of S$200,000 that were set to be sold in Singapore.

They were found in a Sungei Kadut warehouse and a lorry at the Tuas Checkpoint, said the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in a joint press release on Monday (24 March).

5,000 vapes seized at Sungei Kadut warehouse

The first seizure took place on 28 Feb, when a large number of vapes was discovered at a warehouse in Sungei Kadut.

After investigations, HSA found that the shipment comprised 25 cartons.

It amounted to about 5,000 e-vaporisers, with a value of approximately S$110,000.

2 men who came to collect vapes arrested

Two men aged 32 and 31 were arrested on the same day as a result of an HSA operation.

They had come to collect the vapes.

The duo are currently assisting with investigations, HSA said.

4,800 vapes seized from lorry at Tuas Checkpoint

The second seizure took place on 1 March at the Tuas Checkpoint, when the ...