SINGAPORE, Aug. 23 -- More than 850 vapes and related components were surrendered to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers during five days of stepped-up checks across Singapore's air, land and sea borders.

Between August 18 and 22, ICA intensified efforts to detect and deter smuggling, the agency said yesterday.

Bright red vape disposal bins were placed more prominently for travellers, while additional officers were deployed for more checks, Singapore-based news outlet CNA reported today.

During this period, 184 vape-related cases were detected.

The crackdown comes as authorities move to clamp down harder on vaping, with tougher penalties for sellers of harmful vape products on the horizon.

Currently, those caught buy...