SINGAPORE – A man has been charged with allegedly trafficking vape pods containing etomidate.

Singaporean Tian Jiacheng, 26, was handed two charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act on Sept 12.

This comes after his arrest on Sept 10 in

the first major Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) operation against vaping

He was among eight Singaporeans arrested during the raids in Telok Blangah Rise, Hougang and Boon Lay Drive.

More than 400 vape pods believed to contain etomidate and numerous vape-related products were seized during the operation.

According to charge sheets, Tian allegedly trafficked a Class C controlled drug on Sept 10 by selling one packet containing five vape pods believed to be laced with etomidate to a man named Wong Jun Xiang.

Tian is also accused of handing over two packets containing five vape pods believed to contain etomidate to another man identified in court documents as Muhammad Nuh Noordin, for delivery purposes.

The prosecutor sought a four-week adjournment for Tian’s case, pending a Health Sciences Authority report and the completion of investigations.

The prosecutor added that Tian would likely face additional charges, although details were not provided.

Tian was offered bail of $20,000 and his case was adjourned to Oct 13 for a pre-trial conference.

If convicted, traffickers can be jailed for between two and 10 years and be given two to five strokes of the cane.

On Sept 8, Derek Khor Boon Chun, 40, was