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Woman, 41 & man, 43, both M'sians, arrested after 398 vapes found hidden in car bound for S'pore
The vehicle's dashboard was modified to store the vapes.
October 01, 2025, 02:38 AM
Two Malaysians were arrested on Sep. 25 after Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers discovered e-vaporisers hidden in a car at Woodlands Checkpoint bound for Singapore.
In a Facebook post on Sep. 30, ICA said the 398 vapes were found in a Malaysia-registered vehicle driven by a 41-year-old female Malaysian driver.
Vapes hidden in dashboard
Officers directed the car for enhanced checks before discovering the e-vaporisers hidden in the vehicle's modified dashboard.
ICA said a 43-year-old Malaysian male passenger was also arrested.
The case was referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for further investigation.
"Border security is a crucial aspect of the enforcement strategy against e-vaporisers. As guardians of the nation's borders, ICA remains committed to safeguarding Singapore by ensuring our borders remain safe and secure," ICA added.
Top photos via Immigration & Checkpoints Authority/Facebook
