SINGAPORE, Dec. 9 -- An alleged Kpod peddler who was filmed trying to flee a raid in Bishan now faces 21 charges, including five counts of performing a rash act that could have hurt Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officers, The Straits Times reported.

According to the newspaper, 28-year-old Jodan Chin Wei Liang was driving a car near Block 189 Bishan Street 13 on July 10 when he allegedly suddenly accelerated while five HSA officers were nearby.

Court documents stated that one officer had to jump into the car to avoid being hit, while another had to move out of the way.

Chin was also charged with six offences related to Kpods - vapes containing "juice" mixed with potent substances such as etomidate or ketamine, which, when inhaled, may...