Singapore is taking a strict stand against e-cigarettes, banning vapes since 2018 but now enforcing tougher punishments. Customs officers at Woodlands Checkpoint search vehicles, finding hidden vape supplies smuggled mostly from Malaysia. The government targets drug-laced vapes called K-pods, which contain a sedative drug making users pass out or act strangely. "The real danger is what's inside," said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. New penalties include jail sentences up to 20 years, fines up to S$10,000, mandatory rehab, and caning for sellers. Students caught with vapes face suspension, expulsion, and caning. Foreigners face deportation too. A hotline launched recently has received over 2,600 reports in nine weeks. Authorities use X-rays, physical checks, and public campaigns with striking ads referencing popular shows to warn about vaping risks. Nearly 2,000 people were arrested for vaping offences in a few months. Police say drug-laced vapes seized have dropped to less than 10% now. Some vapers argue the ban is too harsh and deprives adults of choice. But experts support Singapore’s zero-tolerance approach, pointing out that banning vaping early stops wider addiction and illicit trade. Singapore’s health ministry says vaping pods have higher nicotine and harmful chemicals, making them addictive and unsafe. Around 46 countries ban vapes and many others regulate them to protect youth. The World Health Organization calls Singapore’s campaign a "turning point" in global tobacco control, urging caution on vaping worldwide. But restrictions vary by country, with some permitting vaping as a smoking alternative. Singapore’s firm crackdown, including caning and public reports, stands out as one of the world's toughest.