23-year-old man found with vape at Woodlands Checkpoint charged with trafficking Kpods
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A 23-year-old man was charged with trafficking 28 etomidate-laced vapes after being caught at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint.Summary
Basil Wang Zhuang Zhen, 23, was charged on December 4 with trafficking 28 vape pods containing etomidate, a Class C controlled drug. He was intercepted at Woodlands Checkpoint when he drove into Singapore. A subsequent raid on his home uncovered 33 e-vaporisers, 104 bottles of cough syrup, and over 3,500 prescription tablets, including diazepam and codeine. HSA stated Wang intended to sell the pods and other seized items. He faces 2 to 10 years' jail and 2 to 5 cane strokes if convicted. The Health Sciences Authority emphasized its serious stance on trafficking etomidate-laced vapes, with penalties ranging up to 20 years' jail and 15 cane strokes for importation.
(Source：Asiaone)
