SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old man was charged on Thursday (Jul 17) over the manufacturing of e-vaporiser pods containing etomidate, or "kpods", at home. Etomidate is a fast-acting anaesthetic used in medical procedures. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) told CNA that it is the first case of its kind. Mohammed Akil Abdul Rahim was on Thursday handed five other charges, including the possession of e-vaporisers, or vapes, vape pods and other components. He was found on Dec 11, 2024, with hundreds of