The Health Sciences Authority ( HSA ) announced on Tuesday ( Aug 27 ) that a minimart at Parklane Shopping Mall’s first-ever tobacco retail license was voided for selling vape products in Singapore.
The merchant, True Mate Mini-Mart, was raided on Aug 15 over the unlawful possesion and sales of e-vaporisers.
A , 24-year-old sexual bookkeeper was caught selling e-vaporisers, while another 17-year-old teller had an e-vaporiser in her hands.  ,
During the assault along Selegie Road, HSA officers discovered smoke products as well as some duty-unpaid smoking. Singapore Customs handled the contrabrand tobacco.
The expert found more , e-vaporisers at the minimart victim’s home at Tampines and at , a smart buy in Geylang that he owned.
More than 120 smoke goods were seized from the three sites, it said, adding that the landlord, a 34-year-old person, and both clerks are  , assisting with studies.  ,
In response to CNA’s comment, HSA said , Real Mate Mini-Mart , is the first cigarette dealer to have its tobacco financial licence revoked for selling cigarettes.
HSA “takes a critical view of these crimes” and” will never hesitate to take solid enforcement actions against tobacco retailers and sellers who break the law,” it continued.  ,
The power warned that it is an infraction to transfer, distribute, sell or offer for sale e-vaporisers and their parts.  ,
Those convicted for the first time over importing, distributing or selling vape products can face a fine of up to S$ 10, 000 ( US$ 7, 670 ), jailed for up to six months or both.  ,
Follow criminals can get jailed for up to 12 months, fined up to S$ 20, 000 or both.  ,
The buy, use and hands of cigarettes is illegal and carries a maximum excellent of S$ 2, 000.  ,