195 people nabbed for vaping offences after raids at entertainment outlets in Singapore
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195 Arrested in Singapore Vaping CrackdownOver 270 officers seized 340+ vaping devices during 16 raids at 151 venues, with harsher penalties starting September 1.
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- A total of 195 individuals were apprehended over two weeks for vaping-related offenses during multiple enforcement operations.
- Authorities deployed more than 270 officers to inspect over 1,600 people at pubs, bars, and KTV lounges, confiscating numerous vaping devices.
- Six suspects were found with pods containing the controlled drug etomidate, prompting further investigations.
- New regulations effective September 1 introduce increased fines and mandatory rehabilitation for offenders possessing etomidate or vaping illegally.
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195 people nabbed for vaping offences after raids at entertainment outlets in Singapore
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