Our police officers regularly conduct checks around our heartlands for illegal activities. When there’s a tip-off, they are ready to spring into action.
On 16 Feb, Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers found drugs and almost $700,000 worth of e-vaporisers in a Bukit Timah residential unit.
During the same anti-drug operation, authorities arrested 3 Singaporean men for suspected drug offences.
In a joint press release, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and CNB said an anti-drug operation was carried out on 16 Feb.
2 Singaporean men, aged 30 and 32, were arrested for suspected drug offences in Upper Bukit Timah.
They were brought to a residential unit in the area where another 37-year-old was arrested.
CNB officers seized 2g of ‘Ice’, 18 ‘Ecstasy’ tablets and drug paraphernalia from the unit.
Besides that, CNB officers discovered a large haul of e-vaporisers and related components within the unit.
HSA received an alert regarding the incident, and officers found prohibited tobacco products in large quantities.
This included:
In total, the e-vaporisers and their components were worth close to $700,000.
For now, investigations into the suspects’ illegal activities are ongoing.
HSA reminds the public that importing, distributing, selling or offering imitation tobacco products is illegal.
This includes products such as:
Under the Tobacco Act, those convicted face a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment of up to 6 months.
Purchasing, using, or possessing such products is also illegal. Those found guilty face a fine of up $2,000. Prohibited items will be seized and confiscated.
Just recently, police officers caught a man in possession of an e-cigarette in Pasir Ris. They referred him to the HSA for further action.
HSA also urges the public to make a report if they have information on any illegal activities pertaining to e-vaporisers.
Alternatively, the public can also contact HSA’s Tobacco Regulation Branch at 66842036 or 66842037.
Kudos to CNB and HSA for clamping down on these illicit activities and keeping Singapore drug-free.
While the idea of using e-vaporisers may be tempting, it’s essential to remember that they are illegal here.
Hopefully, such incidents will serve as a deterrent to those looking to purchase such devices in future.
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Featured image adapted from Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).
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