MHA to Support HSA’s Crackdown on Kpod Abusers and Help in Treatment of Offenders: Shanmugam

MHA to support HSA’s crackdown on Kpod abusers and help in treatment of offenders: Shanmugam

MHA officers will be seconded to assist HSA in enforcement efforts against etomidate offences. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Listing etomidate as Class C drug 'interim measure', MHA to assist HSA on Kpod crackdown: Shanmugam

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will back the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in its crackdown against etomidate-laced vapes, said Coordinating Minister for National Security & Minister for Home Affairs, K Shanmugam.Speaking on the sidelines of a media event on Wednesday (July 30), Shanmugam said that MHA will be classifying etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) as an "interim measure" while the Ministry of Health (M…

Minister Shanmugam: MHA to deploy officers to help HSA regulate “Zombie Vape Pods”

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be deploying officers to support the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in monitoring, treating, and rehabilitating individuals who abuse “zombie vape pods.” The Ministry of Health (MOH) is also working on new regulations to tackle etomidate and similar substances. When addressing the growing issue of “zombie vape pods” (Kpods) during an interview with local media on Tuesday (July 30), Minister for Home Affai…