More than 1, 000 e-vaporizers and related components were discovered in a car involved in a fatal accident, according to the Health Sciences Authority ( HSA ) on Thursday ( May 15 ).
The collision, which involved a car and a bus traveling public, took place on Tuesday at around 2.50pm along Punggol Road in the direction of the Tampines Expressway ( TPE).
According to the Singapore Police Force ( SPF), the 30-year-old car driver was taken to a hospital for conscious consumption. His 28-year-old adult passenger was even taken to the hospital, but she later passed away.
E-vaporiser seeds were afterwards discovered in the car, according to police, who said they would file an HSA report on the matter.
In response to CNA inquiries, HSA claimed that more than 1, 000 e-vaporizers and relevant parts had been found.
The vehicle is working with the Health Sciences Authority on investigations involving e-vaporizer offenses, the statement continued.
The vehicle rear-ended the vehicle near the intersection of Punggol Road and Sengkang East Way, according to photos released by Shin Min Daily News.
The car appeared to have suffered severe damage, with its hood cracked and the glass shattered. Additionally, the vehicle suffered damage to its remaining exterior section.
Authorities inquiries are continuing.
HSA claimed that it is against the Tobacco ( Control of Advertisements and Sale ) Act to import, distribute, sell, or make an offer for sale of e-vaporizers and their components.
For the first offense, anyone found guilty of an offence may receive a fine of up to S$ 10,000 ( US$$ 7,700 ), a six-month sentence, or both. A second or subsequent offense could result in fines of up to S$ 20,000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.