Singapore man, 21, assisting investigations after video allegedly shows him vaping on a bus

Feb.06
Singapore man, 21, assisting investigations after video allegedly shows him vaping on a bus
A 21-year-old man in Singapore is assisting with investigations after a video allegedly showing him vaping inside a bus went viral on social media. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said via its Instagram Stories that it had identified the man and seized e-vaporisers and 12 pods from his home on Feb 3. Vape-related penalties were strengthened from Sept 1, with first-time adult users liable to a $700 fine, and third-time offenders prosecuted and fined up to $2,000.

 

Key Takeaways

 

  • A 21-year-old man is assisting with investigations after an alleged vaping incident on a bus
  • The video was posted on Instagram (Sgfollowsall) on Jan 30 and later went viral
  • HSA said it identified the man and seized e-vaporisers and 12 pods from his home on Feb 3
  • The video had over 241,000 views, 2,700 likes and 500 comments at the time of writing
  • Penalties strengthened from Sept 1: first-time adult users face a $700 fine; third offence leads to prosecution and up to a $2,000 fine

 


 

2Firsts, February 6 2026

 

According to the Straitstimes, a 21-year-old man in Singapore is assisting with investigations after he allegedly filmed himself vaping inside a bus, with the video later going viral on social media.

 

The report says the video was posted by the Instagram account Sgfollowsall on Jan 30. In the clip, a man is seen holding what appears to be a vape to his mouth as he walks toward the bus captain. He stops behind the driver’s seat and blows smoke in the driver’s direction, then walks back toward the rear of the bus, smirking and shaking his head.

 

At the time of writing, the report says the video had drawn more than 241,000 views, 2,700 likes, and 500 comments.

 

In an Instagram Stories post, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said it had identified the man and seized e-vaporisers and 12 pods from his home on Feb 3.

 

The report adds that penalties for vape-related offences were strengthened from Sept 1, with first-time adult users now liable to a $700 fine. Those caught on their third offence will be prosecuted and fined up to $2,000.

 

Image Source: Straitstimes

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