SINGAPORE: A student from Yuying Secondary School was taken to hospital after he allegedly behaved aggressively towards a staff member and was found with a vaping device in his possession.
A video, since deleted but recirculated on TikTok, shows an ambulance in the school driveway alongside several police officers.
In the clip, a boy can be heard asking what had happened before remarking, “He took Kpods ah?” – ostensibly referring to illegal drug-laced vapes that have become a growing concern in Singapore.
Yuying principal Chong Jack Sheng confirmed to the state media outlet The Straits Times that the incident occurred on 31 July.
He said the school contacted the police after a student displayed aggressive behaviour towards a staff member.
The student was later found to have an e-vapouriser.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at about 3.20pm that day and took the student to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Chong said the student is well and the school will continue to monitor his well-being.
“The safety of our staff and students is a key priority,” he said.
“We take a comprehensive approach towards preventing and addressing vaping among students, including taking appropriate action for discipline and rehabilitation.”
HSA investigating
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is investigating the vaping offence, according to Chong.
In a separate case, a 17-year-old was filmed stumbling and falling in an MRT station before being found with a vape and pod in his possession.
The incident allegedly involved the use of Kpods, and the HSA confirmed the teen is assisting with investigations.
Authorities have been probing a spate of incidents linked to Kpods among youths.
Kpods are vapes, or electronic cigarettes, containing vape juice mixed with potent substances such as etomidate or ketamine.
Etomidate is an anaesthetic drug classified as a poison under the Poisons Act, with its use restricted to clinical settings under strict supervision.
Experts say it can cause myoclonus – muscle spasms described as tremors – while overdoses may lead to unsteadiness, sluggishness and mental confusion.
As of 30 June 2025, 28 cases involving etomidate had been detected, CNA reported.
On 20 July, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that it is working with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to list etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
This would subject those caught with etomidate-laced vapes to supervision and mandatory rehabilitation, similar to other drug offenders.
Repeat offenders could face prosecution and jail terms.
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