A Singapore man was sentenced to jail time after cutting off his electronic monitoring tag shortly after his release from prison and subsequently committing a series of offenses, including violence against his girlfriend and threatening others with a knife. The offenses also involved the possession of vape pods containing dangerous substances.
Electronic Monitoring Breach and Subsequent Crimes
Muhammad Nursyahfiq Mazlan, 30, was sentenced to one year and 26 weeks’ jail on Feb. 5 after pleading guilty to seven offenses, with 11 others considered during sentencing. Prosecutors stated Nursyahfiq demonstrated a “blatant disregard for the law.”
Nursyahfiq was placed on an employment preparation scheme on Sept. 23, 2024, following his release from a previous jail sentence. More than a month later, he removed the ankle tag used to monitor his whereabouts and failed to report to the Selarang Park Community Supervision Centre as required.
Relationship and Violent Incidents
In December 2024, Nursyahfiq began a relationship with a woman he met on an online dating platform, telling her he had absconded from authorities and needed a place to stay. He subsequently moved into her home.
On March 7, 2025, Nursyahfiq confronted his girlfriend upon her return home from a gathering with friends, questioning her interactions with male acquaintances. He further examined WhatsApp conversations between his girlfriend and her tenant, despite the conversations primarily concerning tenancy matters.
Nursyahfiq then punched his girlfriend multiple times in the face, resulting in a swollen left temple and bruised upper lips. When the tenant returned home, Nursyahfiq accused him of having an affair with his girlfriend and threatened him with a knife, also splashing water on his face.
Prosecutors noted Nursyahfiq was under the influence of drugs during this incident and another that occurred three weeks later. During the second incident, Nursyahfiq became aggressive when his girlfriend and a male friend returned to her home. His girlfriend asked her friend to leave and call the police. Nursyahfiq threw the friend’s phone out of an eighth-floor window and brandished a baton.
Further Offenses and Arrest
When police arrived, Nursyahfiq fled the scene. On May 5, 2025, he impersonated his girlfriend and texted her former boyfriend, inviting him to her home. Upon the former boyfriend’s arrival, Nursyahfiq again threatened him with a knife and ordered him to sit down. He continued to send threatening messages to the former boyfriend in the following days.
Nursyahfiq was arrested on May 15, 2025. Officers found cannabis, a vape, and 64 vape pods in his possession. All 64 pods contained etomidate, while 13 contained benzhexol and three contained metomidate.
Dangerous Substances in Vape Pods
Etomidate is an anesthetic intended for use only during medical procedures. Vaping etomidate can cause spasms, breathing difficulties, seizures, and psychosis. Metomidate is a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and benzhexol is typically used to treat movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease.
Nursyahfiq admitted to purchasing the vape pods for $30 each from a friend via Telegram in March 2025, claiming they were for personal use. He stated he was unaware the pods contained prohibited substances, despite experiencing psychoactive effects like headaches and dizziness.
Prosecutors emphasized that Nursyahfiq’s case highlights the need for Singapore’s enhanced anti-vaping enforcement framework, particularly regarding etomidate. They argued that etomidate vaping poses immediate and severe health risks warranting a custodial sentence, regardless of quantity, to prevent the normalization of this dangerous practice.
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