A series of four videos showing a youth appearing disoriented \u2014 possibly from Kpods \u2014 has gone viral, with some netizens wishing he would get help while others urged people not to jump to conclusions.<\/p>\n
The clips, ranging from 12 seconds to 28 seconds in duration, show the boy attempting to attach a cable to a penknife-shaped device<\/a> that some commenters claimed resembled a vape.<\/p>\n He is later seen steadying himself by holding on to a wall<\/a>, fumbling as he zips up his bag<\/a> before slowly reaching into a lower patch pocket of his cargo trousers, and finally walking unsteadily across an open-air car park (Part 4).<\/p>\n The videos, which appear to have been recorded from a ground floor HDB unit, were shared by TikTok user @fadztokita on June 28. They have so far garnered between 30,400 and 283,000 views, with a combined total of more than 7,400 reactions and 180 comments.<\/p>\n A compilation of the videos was also shared on Facebook page Singapore Incidents<\/a> the same day with the caption: \u201cYou OK boy?\u201d The post has since attracted more than 123,000 views, 520 reactions and 180 comments.<\/p>\n Many commenters speculated that the youth was under the influence of Kpods, which are vapes containing etomidate, a drug conventionally used for anaesthetic purposes.<\/p>\n \u201cMust be on etomidate, he\u2019s holding on to a Kpod,\u201d said a Facebook user.<\/p>\n Others expressed concern for the youth\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n \u201cSave him please,\u201d one netizen wrote. \u201cHe needs help,\u201d another said.<\/p>\n Several felt that the best way to help the boy was to report him to the authorities.<\/p>\n \u201cReport to the police in order to save him,\u201d one commenter said.<\/p>\n \u201cInstead of recording a video, it would have been better to inform the police immediately,\u201d another said. \u201cIt might save his life,\u201d another added.<\/p>\n Some also questioned why the person recording the video did not offer assistance.<\/p>\n \u201cWhy just video but never approach him?\u201d one user asked, while another said: \u201cWhy never call authority? Not everyone was convinced the youth was under the influence of drugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some pointed out that he could simply have been sick and cautioned against making assumptions.<\/p>\n \u201cMaybe he is really unwell. Calling an ambulance to save a life is better than taking a video and going viral. It could happen to your child or relative one day,\u201d suggested one Facebook user.<\/p>\n Another wrote: \u201cIt seems like he\u2019s hungry, no energy to walk. Why not to offer some snacks or guide him to a coffee shop.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNot gonna judge, how if he has illness? Human being is really scary nowadays, judging without knowing nothing,\u201d another added. \u201cAdvance in technology but no humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n Kpods are e-vaporisers containing etomidate, an anaesthetic that has been classified as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Possession or consumption can result in a fine of up to $20,000, up to 10 years\u2019 imprisonment, or both.<\/p>\n If you suspect an offence involving Kpods<\/a>, you can report it via the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) online reporting form<\/a> or call the Tobacco Regulation Branch at 6684 2036 or 6684 2037.<\/p>\n Stomp has reached out to the original poster for more information as well as to the police for comment.<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u2018He needs help\u2019: Netizen<\/h2>\n
Very obvious something not right.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2018Maybe he is really unwell\u2019<\/h2>\n
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