Man Caught Conducting Surveillance on Seized S$6 Million Vape Stash Sentenced to Jail
A man enlisted to spy on a stash of illegal electronic vaporisers worth over S$6 million in Singapore was caught by authorities. The failed scout was found with drugs in his vehicle and later sentenced to jail for various charges. The importer of the vaporisers, also involved in the case, is awaiting trial.
A man was enlisted by an importer of illegal electronic vaporisers to conduct surveillance on a stash worth more than S$6 million (US$4.7 million) that had been seized by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).
The man was spotted by HSA officers, found with drugs, and later arrested. He was sentenced to jail for one year, one month, and six weeks after pleading guilty to multiple charges.
The importer had allegedly imported e-vaporisers and components into Singapore for sale. The goods were held in custody at a warehouse, with a total street value of about S$6.5 million.
The man was caught conducting surveillance at the warehouse and was found with drug-related items. He was arrested and later attempted to flee but was apprehended and extradited back to Singapore.
According to the source: CNA.
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