Punggol Accident with Drunk Driver Fleeing. Vape and Drugs Found on Wrecked Car

A 38-year-old man was arrested for suspected drink driving and drug-related offences following an early morning accident in Punggol on Jan 9.

The Singapore Police Force reported being alerted to the incident at 6:15 am along Punggol Way. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the driver had fled. In his abandoned car, they found an e-vaporiser and substances suspected to be controlled drugs.

Photographs of the vehicle, published by Lianhe Zaobao, showed severe damage to the car's bonnet, with its right front tire dislodged—evidence of a high-impact collision.

The man was later identified and taken into custody. He faces multiple charges, including suspected drink driving, drug-related offences, and possession of a vape device.

The case has been referred to various authorities for further investigation. The suspected drug offences are under the purview of the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), while the e-vaporiser offence has been handed over to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).

Drink driving in Singapore is a serious offence, with offenders facing penalties of up to $10,000 in fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the case. Meanwhile, possession of e-vaporisers is banned under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, with penalties including fines and imprisonment.

This case highlights the dangers of combining impaired driving with other illicit activities. Authorities continue to warn against drink driving and drug use, emphasizing that such behaviors endanger lives and carry severe consequences.

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