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Singapore police said 13 people were charged on Oct 30 under the Organised Crime Act over an alleged syndicate supplying vapes locally; a 14th suspect is expected to be charged on Oct 31. All 14 had earlier been charged for possessing, or conspiring to possess, vapes for sale and are remanded. Police said the group allegedly imported vapes from Malaysia. OCA carries up to S$100,000 fine or five years’ jail; vape import/sale offences also face stiff penalties.

A 28-year-old Thai woman was arrested in a luxury apartment on suspicion of illegally selling e-cigarettes. Police seized 150 e-cigarettes with a total value of about 80,000 baht (about US$2,508).

Starting from February 15, 2026, South Korea bans e-cigarette vending machines within 200m of schools to protect youth from nicotine products.

MHRA publicly announced over 300 e-cigarette registration codes, showing a decrease in pod submissions and new brand devices.

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