177 people arriving at Changi Airport found with vapes in multi-day operation

HSA and ICA will be conducting operations at land and sea checkpoints in the coming months.

“Besides passengers arriving in Singapore with e-vaporisers, ICA will continue to conduct security checks and work with relevant authorities to detect and deter smuggling attempts to keep Singapore safe,” they said.

Enforcement against possession and use of e-vaporisers has been stepped up in the community as well, with schools and institutes of higher learning strengthening detection and enforcement actions against vaping.

Other measures include improving the detection and removal of sales and advertisements of e-vaporisers online.

The possession, use or purchase of e-vaporisers carries a maximum fine of S$2,000 (US$1,506).

It is also an offence to import, distribute, sell or offer for sale e-vaporisers and their components. Those convicted of an offence is liable to a fine of up to S$10,000, a jail term of up to six months or both for the first offence.

Offenders convicted for a second or subsequent time may face a fine of up to S$20,000, a jail term of up to 12 months or both.

All prohibited tobacco items will also be seized and confiscated.