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HSA seeks Kpod investigators to arrest abusers, conduct anti-trafficking ops

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August 14, 2025

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has advertised job openings for investigators specifically to crack down on etomidate-laced e-vaporisers, also known as Kpods.

- David Sun Crime Correspondent

According to the listings on LinkedIn and the Careers@Gov job portal, HSA is looking for full-time investigators and senior investigators who will be part of a team responsible for a range of challenging enforcement activities to safeguard public health.

These include arresting Kpod abusers, conducting surveillance operations for possible importing, peddling and trafficking offences involving Kpods, and collaborating with international police organisations such as Interpol.

The investigators will also be expected to conduct preventative education talks for youth, relevant stakeholders and organisations, said the job listings posted around Aug 12.

There have been more than 100 applications submitted via LinkedIn.

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