The Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) Tobacco Regulation Branch yesterday raided two residences at Yishun Street 81 and Seletar Hills Estate and seized transaction records revealing suspects had engaged in more than $90,000 worth of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) sales.
The business partners, two Singaporean males aged 33 and 38, were identified via HSA's online surveillance and investigation.
They had purchased the prohibited products from overseas suppliers to sell via an e-commerce website, which has since been shut down by HSA.
The suspects are currently assisting in investigations.
The raid on Dec. 11 is part of HSA's ongoing efforts to deter the peddling of e-cigarettes in Singapore. Eight people have been prosecuted since 2011 and the stiffest penalty issued so far was a $64,500 fine for the illegal sale of e-cigarettes.
HSA reminds the public that it is an offence under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sales) Act to import, distribute or sell e-cigarettes, e-pipes and e-cigars.
First-time offenders face a fine of up to $5,000, while subsequent offenders may be fined as much as $10,000.
Photos: HSA
The Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) Tobacco Regulation Branch yesterday raided two residences at Yishun Street 81 and Seletar Hills Estate and seized transaction records revealing suspects had engaged in more than $90,000 worth of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) sales.
The business partners, two Singaporean males aged 33 and 38, were identified via HSA's online surveillance and investigation.
They had purchased the prohibited products from overseas suppliers to sell via an e-commerce website, which has since been shut down by HSA.
The suspects are currently assisting in investigations.
The raid on Dec. 11 is part of HSA's ongoing efforts to deter the peddling of e-cigarettes in Singapore. Eight people have been prosecuted since 2011 and the stiffest penalty issued so far was a $64,500 fine for the illegal sale of e-cigarettes.
HSA reminds the public that it is an offence under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sales) Act to import, distribute or sell e-cigarettes, e-pipes and e-cigars.
First-time offenders face a fine of up to $5,000, while subsequent offenders may be fined as much as $10,000.
Photos: HSA