SGEleven former Certis Cisco enforcement officers in Singapore were convicted for misappropriating confiscated contraband items, including cigarettes and vapes. The convictions stem from allegations that occurred between 2021 and 2022 while the officers were temporarily stationed at the Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) Tobacco Regulation Branch. The officers, including both male and female personnel, were accused of stealing illegal tobacco products from HSA bins located at Changi Airport, which were meant for disposal by travelers. Some officers, such as Aidil and Syafiq, repeatedly stole cigarette cartons and loose packets, totaling over $1,800 in value. Others, like Fitri, also participated in similar thefts. Additionally, Syafiq was implicated in a separate incident where he concealed hundreds of e-vaporizers and vape pods worth over $10,000 during a raid. Certis stated that those involved are no longer with the company and condemned the actions as unacceptable. The case highlights internal misconduct within a regulatory enforcement body responsible for combating illegal tobacco trade.
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