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SINGAPORE: A vape pod containing the drug was found in her possession during a routine check by police officers on Nov 14, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said in a joint press release on Monday (Dec 8). She has been issued a Special Pass to allow her to remain in Singapore to assist with investigations by the police for other offences. "Following the conclusion of her case with the police, she will be deported and barred from re-entering Singapore," the authorities said. Under the enhanced anti-vaping framework that came into force on Sep 1, foreigners caught in possession of or using Kpods, or who test positive for etomidate, may have their pass or immigration status revoked and be deported and banned from re-entering Singapore. DRUG REHABILITATION CENTRE In another case, a 16-year-old Singaporean boy was on Nov 27 admitted to the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) for two months after he was caught for etomidate-related offences on three occasions. He is the first etomidate abuser to be sent to the DRC since it was classified as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act on Sep 1. HSA first caught the boy in possession of a regular vape on Sep 4.  On Oct 2, he was caught at his residence with vapes that were tested to contain etomidate. This constituted his first etomidate-related offence, the authorities said. He reoffended and was arrested for possession and consumption of etomidate on Oct 11 at his residence.  His third etomidate-related offence was on Oct 23, when he was arrested after being found slurring and behaving abnormally in a private-hire vehicle. "Etomidate abusers admitted to the DRC will undergo rehabilitation programmes to address their risk of re-offending," said MHA and HSA. "These programmes may include psychology-based correctional programmes, family programmes, pro-social support programmes and religious counselling." After discharge from the DRC, they will undergo regular drug tests and supervision in the community. The total duration of rehabilitation in the DRC and subsequent community supervision is 12 months. Importers, sellers and distributors of etomidate e-vaporisers will face much stiffer penalties. This includes three to 20 years’ imprisonment and five to 15 strokes of the cane for importers, and two to 10 years’ imprisonment and two to five strokes of the cane for sellers and distributors. Source: CNA/nh(mi)

SINGAPORE: Singapore Customs has seized contraband cigarettes involving unpaid duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) of over S$1.87 million (US$1.44 million), it said on Monday (Dec 8). This is its largest inland haul of contraband cigarettes to date this year.  Customs seized a total of 17,279 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes and a van during two enforcement operations on Nov 30 and Dec 1 at Pandan Loop and Jurong Port Road, it said in a media release. A 27-year-old Singaporean man and three male Indian nationals, aged between 30 and 39, were arrested in connection with the haul. On Nov 30, Customs officers conducted an operation at an industrial building at Pandan Loop, where they saw a Singapore-registered van reversing into a loading and unloading bay and three men moving brown boxes into the vehicle's cargo compartment. The officers conducted a check and discovered 2,400 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes in the van, which was being driven by the Singaporean man. After further questioning, the men led them to a unit in the building, where another 3,195 similar cartons were found. The men were arrested, and the van and a total of 5,595 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized. Cartons of contraband cigarettes found by Singapore Customs officers in the van during an enforcement operation. (Photo: Singapore Customs) "Based on information gathered, a follow-up operation was conducted on Dec 1, 2025, at a warehouse at Jurong Port Road," Customs said. "Customs officers found and seized another 11,684 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes stored on the premises." Court proceedings are ongoing against all four men, Singapore Customs said. "This case underscores Singapore Customs' steadfast commitment to detecting and deterring tax evasion. With our robust and decisive enforcement, all offenders caught will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law," said a spokesperson for the agency. The spokesperson also urged the public to support their efforts by reporting any suspicious activities. Under the Customs Act and the GST Act, those convicted of buying, selling, conveying, delivering, storing, keeping, possessing or dealing in duty-unpaid goods can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, or jailed for up to six years, or both. The vehicles used in committing such offences may also be forfeited.   Source: CNA/dy(kg)