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Man in army uniform allegedly vaping on bus released from SAF custody; investigations ongoing Mindef is looking into an online video which showed a person in an army uniform allegedly vaping on a public bus. SINGAPORE – A man who was held in custody by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) after he was caught on video apparently vaping has been released, said the Ministry of Defence on Aug 2. The Straits Times understands that he is an SAF national serviceman, and investigations are ongoing. Mindef said it had identified the man, who was wearing an army uniform, after looking at an online video that began making the rounds on social media on July 31. The clip allegedly shows him using an e-vaporiser while on board a public bus. In a media reply late on Aug 1, Mindef had said that the possession and use of vapes by its service personnel is “both a matter of military discipline and an offence under national law”. Service personnel who possess or use vapes can be fined up to $1,000, or be subject to detention if the vapes are laced with controlled drugs, the ministry said. “Besides enforcement, the SAF also undertakes awareness and education efforts, and provides cessation counselling and support,” Mindef said. “Service personnel are encouraged to speak to their commanders or medical officers if they require help.” Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Despite bag checks and warnings, young partygoers continue to vape in clubs in Singapore Singapore Ong Beng Seng to plead guilty on Aug 4, more than 2 years after trip to Qatar with Iswaran Singapore LTA, Singapore bus operators reviewing Malaysia’s request to start services from JB at 4am Singapore NDP 2025: Veteran Red Lion says each leap ‘feels like 5km run’ Business Decoupling to save on tax? You may lose right to property if ties go awry Singapore We’re in the business of giving everyone a superpower: CEO of shared e-scooter provider Neuron Mobility Opinion At UN’s Wipo, Singaporean Daren Tang strives to create an equal music for haves and have-nots Asia Mass grave with over 100 skeletons in Sri Lanka brings up old wounds Between January 2024 and March 2025, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) seized more than $41 million worth of vapes and their components . On July 20, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said Kpods, or vapes laced with etomidate, made up a third of more than 100 randomly tested seized vapes. He added that several deaths in Singapore, including from traffic accidents and unnatural deaths, have been linked to etomidate. The Republic has been ramping up measures to tackle the vape scourge. On July 25, the Ministry of Health, HSA and the People’s Association launched the Bin The Vape initiative . Vape disposal bins were installed at 23 community clubs and one residents’ network centre, where users can throw away the devices without fear of punishment. On July 30, Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs will second its officers to HSA to assist with enforcement efforts, including the supervision, treatment and rehabilitation of etomidate abusers. Also, the Home Affairs Ministry will list etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, while it supports the Health Ministry in deciding on further legislative action to take against Kpod offenders. Under current laws, etomidate is listed as a poison and regulated under the Poisons Act. Listing the substance as a Class C drug means users can be subjected to supervision and mandatory participation in a rehabilitation programme or committed to drug rehabilitation centres. To report vaping-related offences, call the HSA reporting hotline on 6684-2036 or 6684-2037 from 9am to 9pm daily, including on public holidays. The public can also do so online at www.go.gov.sg/reportvape If you have a story to share about vapes, e-mail us at [email protected]
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