South Korean woman, 39, arrested for smuggling over 1,200 heat sticks, e-vaporisers via Changi Airport

[Yuletide]

South Korean woman, 39, arrested for smuggling over 1,200 heat sticks, e-vaporisers via Changi Airport​

A 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass was found with two e-vaporisers, more than 50 e-vaporiser pods and over 1,200 heat sticks at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Nov 23.
PHOTO: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

PUBLISHED ON November 25, 2025 8:05 PM

BYSean Ler

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers foiled an attempt to smuggle in over 1,200 heat sticks, e-vaporisers and related components via Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Sunday (Nov 23).

In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 25), ICA said that the case involved a 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass.

ICA officers asked the woman if she had anything to declare prior to baggage screening, but she said she had nothing to declare and officers proceeded with a check on her belongings.

Two e-vaporisers, more than 50 e-vaporiser pods and over 1,200 heat sticks were found among her belongings, ICA added.

Heat sticks refer to cylindrical tobacco products that can be placed within an electronic device that increases the temperature of the stick, releasing an aerosol containing nicotine and tobacco.

The case has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation.

Under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, the possession, use or purchase of vapes carries a maximum fine of $2,000.

Importing, distributing, selling or offering for sale vapes and related components can also result in a fine of up to $10,000 and a maximum of six months' jail.

The maximum fine and jail time is doubled for the second and subsequent offences.

 

[Yuletide]

Silly woman. Doesnt she know the baggage goes thru scanning machine below the conveyor belt before coming up. Once they earmark the luggage, they will definitely check you at the exit.

 

[Sustanon]

South Korean woman, 39, arrested for smuggling over 1,200 heat sticks, e-vaporisers via Changi Airport​

A 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass was found with two e-vaporisers, more than 50 e-vaporiser pods and over 1,200 heat sticks at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Nov 23.
PHOTO: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

PUBLISHED ON November 25, 2025 8:05 PM

BYSean Ler

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers foiled an attempt to smuggle in over 1,200 heat sticks, e-vaporisers and related components via Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Sunday (Nov 23).

In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 25), ICA said that the case involved a 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass.

ICA officers asked the woman if she had anything to declare prior to baggage screening, but she said she had nothing to declare and officers proceeded with a check on her belongings.

Two e-vaporisers, more than 50 e-vaporiser pods and over 1,200 heat sticks were found among her belongings, ICA added.

Heat sticks refer to cylindrical tobacco products that can be placed within an electronic device that increases the temperature of the stick, releasing an aerosol containing nicotine and tobacco.

The case has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation.

Under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, the possession, use or purchase of vapes carries a maximum fine of $2,000.

Importing, distributing, selling or offering for sale vapes and related components can also result in a fine of up to $10,000 and a maximum of six months' jail.

The maximum fine and jail time is doubled for the second and subsequent offences.

"In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 25), ICA said that the case involved a 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass."

So her current job and employment pass will be terminated, she will be going to prison and after prison, she will be deported and ban from Singapore???

 

[Yuletide]

"In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 25), ICA said that the case involved a 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass."

So her current job and employment pass will be terminated, she will be going to prison and after prison, she will be deported and ban from Singapore???

It all depends on PAP One country Two laws system and how connected she is with PAP people. OBS gets to keep his PR after all you know.

 

[sbfuncle]

"In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 25), ICA said that the case involved a 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass."

So her current job and employment pass will be terminated, she will be going to prison and after prison, she will be deported and ban from Singapore???

I think she will only be fine $2k for possession.

The amount of sticks is only 50 so I don't think HSA can charge her for distribution and sale. Unless they can find proofs. WhatsApp etc

Under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, the possession, use or purchase of vapes carries a maximum fine of $2,000.

 

[eatshitndie]

"In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 25), ICA said that the case involved a 39-year-old South Korean woman who holds a Singapore employment pass."

So her current job and employment pass will be terminated, she will be going to prison and after prison, she will be deported and ban from Singapore???

the case will require 6.9 years to prosecute and she will be out on bail contemplating her upcumming menopause. by the time the trial date is set with possibly 6.9 pre-trial conferences between now and then, she will reach menopause and your chance of impregnating her becums almost zero. but she’ll remain in sg for at least 16.9 years judging from the snail paces that cases are handled by sg. moreover snails would have already died of old age based on their limited lifespans.

 

[mojito]

May be she a heavy vapour?