Attacking Manufacturers
In the second quarter of the year, HSA and ICA conducted a number of joint operations at air, land, and sea gates, checking more than 4, 000 travelers.
On Jul 17,  , a Malay pilot who was driving a Malaysia-registered vehicle was stopped by ICA officials at Tuas Checkpoint.  ,
” The driver had attempted to smuggle more than 20, 000 e-vaporisers and components with a street value of more than S$ 300, 000 ( US$ 227, 000 ) into Singapore”, said HSA and MOH.
” The vehicle was detained and handed over to HSA for further studies”.
He attempted to leave Singapore without permission while being investigated, but was discovered by ICA on July 19th. On August 28, he received a 28-week prison term.
Travelers are prohibited from bringing e-vaporizers like prohibited marijuana products into Singapore. Visitors found with e-vaporisers or their parts may be fined”, said the government.
” Transport companies and individuals who import a prohibited ton of tobacco products into Singapore does face enforcement activities. Europeans who have been deported will not be permitted to re-enter Singapore.
Over the past several months, HSA has also targeted smoke retailers.
Officials targeted a smoke supply ring at Paya Lebar on July 7 that involved maids.
” HSA officials intercepted 10 people – eight customers, as well as two female buyers, aged 44 and 39, before any deal took place”, said the government.
Eight vaporizers and miscellaneous components, as well as illegitimate treatments, were seized. The two vendors are now assisting in studies.
On August 21, HSA detained an unlawful distribution channel in Tampines, seizing more than 2, 000 vaporizers and parts with a road value of over S$ 39, 000.
Eight individuals, aged 26 to 35, were caught distributing cigarettes in their cars at an open-air car area. All eight are assisting in studies.
HSA also collaborated with the officials of native e-commerce and social media platforms to reduce more than 1, 900 cigarettes and parts advertisements during the fourth quarter. More than three times that amount was during the same time interval in 2023 is reported here.