232, including 14 Kpod abusers, caught in first week of enhanced penalties for vaping
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In the first week after changes to anti-vaping laws saw stiffer penalties for vaping kick in, 232 people were caught for related offences, said the Ministry of Health and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Monday (Sept 8).Of the 232, 14 were in possessio232, including 14 Kpod abusers, caught in first week of enhanced penalties for vaping
In the first week after changes to anti-vaping laws saw stiffer penalties for vaping kick in, 232 people were caught for related offences, said the Ministry of Health and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Monday (Sept 8).Of the 232, 14 were in possession of e-vaporisers laced with etomidate, also known as Kpods. Test results for the vapes in possession by another 11 individuals are pending.«The 232 individuals caught for vaping offences have been issued with Notices of Composition on the spot,» said the authorities, adding that three of the 14 Kpod abusers have been served notices to attend rehabilitation for up to six months, in lieu of prosecution.According to the authorities, the trio will undergo programmes that focus on education, counselling and support to help individuals overcome their addiction.Meanwhile, HSA charged a Kpod trafficker on Sept 8 with trafficking after about 50 e-vaporisers were seized from him during a vehicle search on Saturday (Sept 6). Read more
