On Monday, Khor was handed one charge under the Misuse of Drugs Act for trafficking in a Class C controlled drug. He was found with 43 vape pods containing etomidate at a car park near the same block at about 4.40pm on Sep 6, just six days after the new laws took effect.
Police had found him in possession of an e-vaporiser and pod, after they were earlier alerted to his suspicious behaviour. Checks on his phone revealed his alleged involvement in vape trafficking activities.
After the case was referred to HSA for further investigations, a search of his vehicle uncovered more vapes and their related components, including pods that later tested positive for etomidate.
Etomidate is an anaesthetic agent that has been found in e-vaporisers. It was listed as a Class C drug on Sep 1, with harsher penalties introduced for vape users and suppliers.
Khor’s alleged offence is the first to be brought under the new law.
