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Singapore Boosts Vaping Penalties Amid Drug Concerns
8/29/2025
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- Singapore is increasing penalties for vaping, including caning and deportation for foreigners, amid rising drug-laced vape use.
- New laws, effective September 1, introduce fines starting at S$500 and severe penalties for etomidate-laced vapes, with suppliers facing up to 20 years in prison.
- Changi Airport will display reminders of the vaping ban and provide disposal bins for users.
