The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and the Health Science Authority jointly launched law enforcement operations against illegal devices and seized a large number of electronic cigarettes and related accessories, with an estimated market value of about $66,000.Â
According to the authorities, A 28-year-old man is assisting authorities in the investigation.
Most of the products that were seized appear to be a popular vape brand known as Relx, a pod system vape device that is commonly seen in KSL mall (Malaysia, Johor Bahru)
Immigration and Checkpoint Authority officers found eight packages at Changi Air Freight Center on the 7 of July 2019, which contained 24 sets of e-cigarettes and more than 1,200 related accessories.Â
The Health Science Authority raided the suspect’s home and found another five sets of electronic cigarettes and nearly 3,200 related accessories.
Just two weeks ago on the 13 November, ICA officers found 160 sets of electronic cigarettes and 300 related accessories in seven packages at the Changi Air Freight Center as well.
Initial investigations revealed that the 28-year-old man involved in the case purchased the batch of electronic cigarettes and accessories online and falsely declared the items as electronics and beauty products.