56 travellers found with vapes at S’pore’s checkpoints over 4 days, 23% were local residents

Over 444 vapes and components seized from travellers at Singapore checkpoints from 20 to 23 July

Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook

Majority of travellers found with vapes were short-term visitors

As a result of the checks, 56 travellers were found in possession of the illegal devices.

While 23% of these travellers were residents here — citizens, permanent residents (PRs) and long-term pass holders — the remaining 77% were short-term visitors.

In total, authorities seized more than 444 vapes and related components.

Foreigners found vaping may have passes revoked

ICA reiterated that vaping is illegal in Singapore.

Foreigners visiting Singapore or living here must abide by our laws, and short-term visitors will be banned from re-entry if they reoffend.

As for those on long-term passes — for example, a work permit, student pass or Dependant’s Pass — their passes may be revoked upon a third offence.

They may also be deported and banned from re-entering Singapore.

Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook

ICA said it remained “committed to securing Singapore’s borders against all forms of smuggling”. This includes attempts to smuggle vaporisers, it added.