HSA Nabs 36-year-old E-vaporiser Sellers, More than $17,000 Worth of E-vaporisers and Components Seized
On 12 December 2023, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) conducted an operation at Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7. A 36-year-old male suspected of selling e-vaporisers via the Telegram platform was caught.
2 HSA had conducted a series of surveillance activities, following a tip-off regarding the alleged sale of e-vaporisers in the vicinity of Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7. HSA then raided the residence of the man suspected of selling e-vaporisers.
3 During the search, HSA officers uncovered more than 1,000 pieces of e-vaporisers and related components, with an estimated street value of over $17,000. These illicit products have been seized, and the 36-year-old male is currently assisting HSA in its investigations.
4 HSA will not hesitate to take stern enforcement actions on those who conduct illegal activities including the peddling of prohibited e-vaporisers to members of the public.
Penalties for such offences in Singapore
5 HSA would like to remind the public that it is an offence[1] to import, distribute, sell or offer for sale e-vaporisers and their components. Any person convicted of an offence is liable to a fine of up to $10,000, or imprisonment of up to six months or both for the first offence, and a fine of up to $20,000, or imprisonment of up to 12 months or both for the second or subsequent offence. All prohibited tobacco items will also be seized and confiscated.
Consumer advisory
6          Members of the public are reminded that the possession, use or purchase of e-vaporisers is illegal and carries a maximum fine of $2000. Information pertaining to prohibited tobacco products in Singapore is available on the HSA website and more details about the harms of e-vaporisers can be found in this HealthHub article.
7 Members of the public who have information on the illegal import, distribution, sale or offer for sale of e-vaporisers can contact HSA’s Tobacco Regulation Branch at Tel: 6684 2036 or 6684 2037 during office hours (9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday).
HEALTH SCIENCES AUTHORITY
SINGAPORE
16 DECEMBER 2023
