Singapore Man Fined S$13,700 for Selling Vaping Devices to Students

A man was arrested at a shopping center in the west for selling vaping devices to students. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) found the man's workplace and home through a tip-off, seizing over 400 vaping devices and 350 accessories, with a market value exceeding S$11,000. The man was fined S$13,700, and the retail store involved was identified as Harvey Norman. The man admitted that all the vaping devices were his, some of which were for personal use. According to a statement on the HSA website, first-time offenders face fines of up to S$10,000 and may be imprisoned for up to six months.

Breaking news: According to a report from the HSA on November 24, a man was caught selling vaping devices to students at a retail store in a shopping center in the west.

Through a tip-off, the HSA seized over 400 vaping devices and 350 accessories from the man's workplace and home in the shopping center. The HSA estimates that the market value of the stock owned by the individual exceeds S$11,000. Subsequently, the vaping seller was fined S$13,700 (approximately ¥73,056).

According to the HSA website statement, first-time offenders convicted of importing, distributing, selling, or promoting imitation tobacco products face fines of up to S$10,000. Other imitation tobacco products include shisha, smokeless tobacco, and chewing tobacco. Those convicted may also face imprisonment for up to six months, regardless of fines.

Repeat offenders may be fined S$20,000, imprisoned for 12 months, or face both penalties. Additionally, purchasing, using, and possessing the aforementioned products may result in fines of up to S$2,000, and the HSA will confiscate and seize all prohibited tobacco items.