A 55-year-old man has been charged for allegedly importing over 2,800 e-vaporisers (vapes) and related components via Tuas Checkpoint.
The contraband items were found in a Singapore-registered car that the man was driving.
Source: HSA
In a press release issued on 19 Nov, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said the man, 55-year-old Lai Mun Leong, was caught on 17 Nov at Tuas Checkpoint.
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers had found 2,830 vape and related components in the Singapore-registered car Lai was driving.
Source: HSA
HSA was alerted to the case, and investigations are ongoing.
Photos released by HSA show the illicit items hidden beneath the rear passenger seat and inside the boot.
Source: HSA
Lai was charged on 19 Nov with allegedly importing vapes and related components into Singapore.
The case has been adjourned to 17 Dec.
First-time offenders convicted of importing, distributing, selling or offering vapes and their components face up to six months’ jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
Repeat offenders face up to twelve months’ jail, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both.
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Featured image adapted from the HSA.