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First published 3 hours ago (Oct 2, 2026, 1:26 PM UTC) · latest update Oct 2, 2026, 1:26 PM UTC
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Singapore · 1Cross-referenced facts
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Man jailed, caned for importing 208 etomidate vape pods in first such conviction under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Jail, caning for man who concealed 210 Kpods in detergent powder at Woodlands Checkpoint.
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CNA
Singapore · Public broadcaster
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/kpod-etomidate-import-jail-6426621
asiaone.com
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
asiaone.com/singapore/woodlands-checkpoint-kpods-jailed-caned-png-swee-s…
UA.NEWS
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
ua.news/en/world/u-singapuri-vodiia-obvinuvachuiut-u-vvezenni-600-ve…