More than 200 etomidate vape pods seized in islandwide anti-loanshark raid; man charged
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A 27-year-old man who was among 11 individuals arrested during an islandwide anti-loanshark raid on Aug 12 was charged on Thursday (Aug 20) for allegedly trafficking etomidate vaporiser pods.Felix Chan Zhi Hao was arrested at his Marsiling rental unit, whereMore than 200 etomidate vape pods seized in islandwide anti-loanshark raid; man charged
A 27-year-old man who was among 11 individuals arrested during an islandwide anti-loanshark raid on Aug 12 was charged on Thursday (Aug 20) for allegedly trafficking etomidate vaporiser pods.Felix Chan Zhi Hao was arrested at his Marsiling rental unit, where police officers uncovered more than 300 vaporisers and related components during a search of his unit.The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said in a news release on Friday that they were alerted to the find and took over a total of 56 vaporisers, 247 vaporiser pods and a vaporiser battery.An instant urine test administered on Chan also returned positive for etomidate. He later admitted to vaping the substance the night before his arrest.Laboratory tests subsequently also confirmed that the seized pods contained etomidate.Preliminary investigations revealed that some of the vaporisers and pods seized were for Chan's personal consumption, with the majority allegedly intended for supply.The case has been adjourned to Oct 1. HSA's investigations are ongoing. Read more












