US EditionMyanmar Teen First Foreigner to Lose Singapore Long-Term Immigration Pass for Possessing Kpod
Under new rules, possession of etomidate vape pods leads to revocation of long-term passes and deportation; 1,929 vape offences were recorded since Sept 1, officials said.
- The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority revoked a 15-year-old Myanmar national's long-term visit pass after police found an e-vaporiser pod containing etomidate on Nov 14.
- Under the framework that took effect on Sept 1, the enhanced anti‑vaping framework enables revocations and deportation for foreigners caught with etomidate e‑vaporisers, classified as Class C drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- Authorities issued a Special Pass allowing her to remain in Singapore to assist Singapore police investigations, and she will face deportation and a re-entry ban after the case concludes.
- Enforcement measures also include stiffer penalties for repeat users, with 167 people found with Kpods between Sept 1 and Nov 2; third-time users face prosecution and $2,000 fines, while etomidate offenders face rehab up to six months.
- Rehabilitation rules stipulate second-time offenders face six months mandatory supervision including drug testing and rehabilitation, while third-time offenders aged 16 and older undergo a 12-month DRC regime followed by community supervision.
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Singaporean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to DRC; foreigner has long-term pass revoked for possession
A 16-year-old male Singaporean etomidate abuser was admitted to a Singapore Prison Service drug rehabilitation centre (DRC) on Nov 27 for two months under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA), after he was caught for etomidate-related offences on three occasions.
Singapore enforces tough vaping rules as teens face detention, deportation - VnExpress International
A 16-year-old Singaporean has become the first etomidate abuser admitted to a Singapore Prison Service drug rehabilitation center and a 15-year-old Myanmar national the first foreigner to lose a long-term visit pass to the city state since enhanced anti-vaping framework took effect. - VnExpress International
Teen becomes first foreigner stripped of long-term pass under Singapore’s tougher anti-vaping laws
SINGAPORE: A 15-year-old girl from Myanmar has become the first foreigner to lose her long-term immigration status under Singapore’s strengthened anti-vaping laws, after authorities found her in possession of an e-vaporiser pod containing etomidate, also known as a Kpod. According to Channel News Asia (CNA), the discovery was made on Nov 14 during a routine […]
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