SINGAPORE: A 17-year-old girl who was nabbed in a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) operation targeting etomidate suppliers was ordered on Thursday (May 7) to undergo reformative training for a minimum of 12 months.
The charges she faced include those involving Kpods – vape pods containing etomidate, which are punishable by up to 10 years’ jail.
Specifically, her charge for possessing Kpods is punishable by a minimum of two years’ jail if she had been sentenced as an adult offender. It comes with caning for male offenders.
From September 2025, etomidate was listed as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act and abusers who commit offences involving the anaesthetic agent faced higher penalties.
The teenager in Thursday’s case cannot be named per the Children and Young Persons Act as she is under 18.
She pleaded guilty to four charges, mostly under the Misuse of Drugs Act, including for possessing Kpods for the purpose of trafficking.
Another six charges were considered in sentencing. These include charges for possessing vapes and consuming etomidate.
THE CASE
The teenager was arrested on Oct 2, 2025 by police officers and HSA officers.
