Local Woman Fined for Possession of Unauthorized Vape Products Under Excise Order 2006

Kuala belait: A local woman was brought before the Kuala Belait Magistrate’s Court for an offence under Section 146 1(D), Excise Order, 2006. Majidah Nadirah binti Haji Ismail, aged 31, was fined 40 thousand Brunei Dollars or sentenced to 14 months imprisonment in default.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the accused was found guilty of possessing 316 units of Vape Pod and 5 bottles of Vape Juice, all of various brands, without valid authorisation. The contraband was discovered during an inspection by customs officers at the Sungai Tujoh Control Post, Kuala Belait, on July 31, 2024. The seized vape products were handed over to the government for disposal.