This is the biggest haul of tobacco merchandise by the HSA in phrases of the amount and avenue worth of the e-vaporisers seized, stated the authority.
It is against the law to import, distribute, promote or supply to promote imitation tobacco merchandise in Singapore. In addition to e-vaporisers and their equipment, these embody shisha tobacco, smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco akin to Gutkha, Khaini and Zarda.
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Under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, any individual convicted of an offence may very well be fined as much as S$10,000 and/or jailed for as much as six months.
Those convicted of a second or subsequent offence may very well be fined as much as S$20,000 and/or jailed for as much as 12 months.
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All prohibited tobacco gadgets may also be seized and confiscated.
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Members of the general public who've data on unlawful actions involving e-vaporisers can submit a report online or contact HSA's Tobacco Regulation Branch throughout workplace hours.
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