The Central Narcotics Bureau ( CNB) received 14 vapes that were discovered and later identified as having the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC), which is a controlled drug.
Two gentlemen and two girls aged between 34 and 52 are assisting with HSA’s and CNB’s studies.
Since January, more than S$ 18 million fair of smoke products have been seized, according to HSA.
The expert warned that the transfer, distribution, selling or marketing of vape products is prohibited.
Those convicted for the first time over , importing, distributing or selling smoke products you face a fine of up to S$ 10, 000, a prison term of up to six months or both.  ,
For second and subsequent crimes, those convicted may face a fine of up to S$ 20, 000, a prison term of up to 12 weeks, or both.
The buy, use and hands of cigarettes is illegal and carries a maximum excellent of S$ 2, 000.  ,
ONGOING CRACKDOWN ON VAPES
Next time,  , Singapore specialists handled around 8, 000 smoking- related offences, a 43 per cent leap from the number of 5, 600 in 2022. A total of 7, 600 crimes were recorded in 2021.  ,
In December next year, the , authorities said they would move up investigations  , at Singapore’s border gates for e- vaporisers and their pieces, and at “public spots” to catch users.  ,
From Jan 1 to Mar 31,  , more than 2, 200 people were found using or owning vaporizers.
In May,  , Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rahayu Mahzam , even said HSA was reviewing legitimate penalties to reinforce deterrence against the promotion, importation and distribution of e- vaporisers.
She added , HSA , has been monitoring illegal sales of smoke products on social media, e- business and messaging platforms, as well as carrying out operations to remove electronic- vaporiser information.  ,