SGVietnamese police arrested 65 individuals, including four Singaporeans, four Malaysians, and two Taiwanese, in a drug trafficking operation involving the injection of narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods. The suspects, including alleged ringleaders Melvin Tan Junjie and Hoo Jia How, were apprehended after investigations began in early July. Authorities seized 1,331 e-cigarette cartridges and 140ml of etomidate-infused liquid, which was classified as a narcotic in Vietnam earlier this year. Etomidate, typically used as an anesthetic, causes severe side effects such as drowsiness, impaired awareness, and even death when inhaled. Further raids led to the dismantling of two additional distribution networks, with some buyers reportedly reselling the products or facilitating drug use.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a cross-border drug trafficking operation without overtly favoring any political stance. While it highlights the involvement of Singaporeans and other nationalities, it does not frame the issue in a way that suggests a particular political agenda. The报道
