4 arriving foreign travellers caught with over 5,200 vaporisers and components at Changi Airport
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority found 50 cases of travellers carrying vaporisers in one week. Authorities seized a total of 5,476 devices. The largest discovery occurred on October 26 at Changi Airport Terminal 4. Four foreign arrivals were caught with 5,272 vaporisers and components in their luggage. These individuals were referred to the Health Sciences Authority for penalties under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act. Additionally, 16 Singapore residents were found with vaporisers between October 26 and 29.
In just the past week alone, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) detected 50 cases of travellers found with vaporisers, seizing over 5,476 of such devices.Among these cases, the largest haul of 5,272 vaporisers and related components were found in the luggage of four arriving foreigners at Changi Airport Terminal 4 on Oct 26.According to ICA, their search and examination officers had profiled the quartet for further checks, leading to the find.They have since been referred to the Health Sciences Authority and will be facing higher penalties under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA).Meanwhile, 16 Singapore residents were found with vaporisers between Oct 26 to 29.The authority said such stepped-up checks at Singapore's land, air and sea checkpoints are part of ongoing efforts to detect and deter attempts to smuggle vaporisers into Singapore.It also reminded travellers that vaping is illegal in Singapore and that foreigners who visit or reside in Singapore must abide by the country's laws.