Father reports son over suspected etomidate vape pods
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Ngau Tau Kok on Tuesday night after his father reported to police that the teenager was allegedly keeping suspected drugs at home. Officers later said they found a suspected electronic cigarette device and three vape pods believed to contain etomidate in the young man’s bedroom.
Key Points
- The case happened at Sheung Lok House, Upper Ngau Tau Kok Estate, where police received the father’s report at about 7pm, with one account specifying 7.26pm.
- The arrested suspect is an 18-year-old man surnamed Lee, identified by both reports as the son of the caller.
- Police said officers searched the son’s bedroom and seized one suspected electronic cigarette device and three suspected etomidate-containing vape pods.
- After an initial investigation, the teenager was arrested on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs and possession of apparatus fit for the inhalation of dangerous drugs.
- The suspect was being detained for investigation, and Sing Tao said the case was being followed up by the fourth team of the Sau Mau Ping Division uniformed patrol unit.
Why It Matters
The case is likely to draw attention because it involves a parent reporting his own son and an arrest linked to suspected etomidate vape pods found inside a public housing flat. The investigation is continuing while the 18-year-old remains in police custody, so any prosecution decision will depend on the outcome of further inquiries.