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12 people arrested, aged between 25 to 35, allegedly part of syndicate importing vapes into S'pore
Busted.
October 18, 2025, 07:02 PM
A group of 12 persons believed to be part of an e-vaporiser syndicate importing vapes into Singapore were arrested by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Oct. 16.
They comprise 11 men and one woman, who are aged between 25 and 35.
SPF and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said in a joint release that the 12 arrested are allegedly part of a syndicate that orchestrates the importing and distribution of e-vaporisers from Malaysia into Singapore.
Busted
During the operation, police officers from Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department and Special Operations Command raided a car park in the vicinity of Ang Mo Kio Ave 5.
Syndicate members were gathering at the car park to distribute e-vaporisers, SPF and HSA said.
Officers arrested at least two individuals there.
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Image from SPF
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Subsequent raids were conducted at Upper Jurong Road, Canberra Drive and Jalan Sendudok which included two storage locations used by the syndicate.
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In coordination with HSA, SPF seized more than more than 64,000 e-vaporisers and related components, with an estimated street value of more than S$560,000.
Officers also seized more than S$16,000 in cash, electronic devices like mobile phones and SIM cards, along with eight cars.
The cars are believed to have been used to distribute the vapes, the release said.
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Image from SPF
Image from SPF
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Will face charges for vape-related offences
All 12 persons will be charged in court on Oct. 18, the release said.
Four of them will face charges for engaging in a conspiracy to possess e-vaporisers for sale.
The remaining eight will be charged for the possession of e-vaporisers for sale.
Under Singapore law, it is illegal to import, distribute, sell or offer for sale e-vaporisers and their components in Singapore.
First-time offenders who are found guilty are liable to be fined up to S$10,000, jailed up to six months or both.
Repeat offenders can be fined up to S$20,000, jailed up to 12 months or both.
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