Singaporean driver arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint after vape pods found in bags of detergent powder
E-vaporisers and e-vaporiser pods were found in bags labelled as laundry detergent powder.
PHOTO: ICA (Immigration and Checkpoints Authority)
PUBLISHED ONFebruary 16, 2026 12:35 PMBYDana LeongA Singaporean driver, 39, was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint after e-vaporisers and e-vaporiser pods were discovered in his car.
In a Facebook post on Monday (Feb 16), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the incident occurred on Feb 6.
While attempting to enter the country, the Singapore-registered car was directed for enhanced checks based on information received by ICA's Integrated Targeting Centre.
During investigations, ICA officers uncovered a stash of two e-vaporisers and 210 e-vaporiser pods hidden in two packages labelled as detergent powder.
The driver was arrested and the case has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation.
Under the enhanced penalties introduced on Sept 1 last year, those convicted of importing vapes into Singapore will face a jail term of up to six months, a maximum fine of $10,000, or both, for their first offence.
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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
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