PUBLISHED ONMay 13, 2026 2:03 AMUPDATEDMay 13, 2026 1:11 PMBYSean LerThe Health Sciences Authority (HSA) arrested a 17-year-old male teenager for alleged repeat etomidate use and fined three others for vaping-related offences during a joint enforcement operation with the police in Punggol on April 30.
In a news release on Wednesday (May 13), HSA said the operation was part of its ongoing enforcement patrols to detect vaping-related offences.
HSA said its officers caught and fined the trio, comprising two male and one female, for vaping. The youngest is a 11-year-old, with the oldest being 29 years old.
The authority said the arrested 17-year-old later tested positive for etomidate.
Enforcement officers seized a total of four e-vaporisers and related components, including one pod suspected to contain etomidate. The pod has been sent for testing.
@asiaone The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and police conducted a joint anti-vape operation in Punggol on April 30. #sgnews #Singapore #Police #HSA #Vape #LawEnforcement ♬ original sound - AsiaOne
New anti-vape laws kicked in on May 1 after amendments to the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act were passed in Parliament.
Vape users, sellers, and smugglers now face higher fines of $10,000, $20,000 and $300,000 respectively. Sellers and smugglers may also be jailed for up to six years and nine years respectively.
Need support around vaping or addiction?
To report vaping offences: Contact Health Sciences Authority’s Tobacco Regulation Branch at 6684-2036 / 6684-2037 (9am to 9pm daily) or https://www.go.gov.sg/reportvape
To quit vaping: Contact Health Promotion Board’s I Quit programme at 1800-438-2000 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) or https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/
For more addiction or substance abuse support:
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