SINGAPORE: According to a press release from the Health Sciences Authority ( HSA ) on Friday, December 8, 176 people were detained for possessing e-vaporizers at the ZoukOut dance music festival.
The procedure, which took place on December 2 and December 3 at the occasion held in Siloso Beach, Sentosa, was a part of HSA’s efforts to enforce the ban on e-vaporizers in Singapore.
According to HSA, the criminals were between the ages of 18 and 51. They will also face a fine and have all e-vaporizers seized and confiscated as punishment for their offenses.
The power stated that” Members of the public are reminded that the hands, use, or purchase of e-vaporizers is illegal and carries a utmost good of S$ 2, 000.”
HSA added that it will not hesitate to take severe police action against those who engage in illegal activities, such as the sale of restricted e-vaporizers to the general public.
Public data on the illegal trade, supply, price, or offer for sale of e-vaporizers can be obtained from the HSA’s Tobacco Regulation Branch at 6684 2036 or 6744 2037 during business days.