Taipei City Government

About 250 kilograms of amphetamine and 7,000 kilograms semi-finished product were seized during a joint police operation, making it the largest drug haul in Taiwanese history.
 
In a press conferencing highlighting the bust, Mayor Ko Wen-je thanked the police departments of Taipei City, New Taipei City and Pingtung County, as well as the Criminal Investigation Bureau for their close cooperation. He also expressed his gratitude to the district prosecutors’ offices of New Taipei City and Pingtung for their excellent coordination. He presented NT$100,000 in prize money to the police department as recognition of their work.
 
During his address, Ko said the war on drugs is on the city’s agenda. Authorities that operate in Taipei to address substance abuse include the Drug Abuse Prevention Center, Drug Enforcement Center (under the supervision of Criminal Investigation Corps), and a specialized task squad under Taipei City Prosecutors Office, said the mayor.
 
He commented that drug abusers should be treated like patients. Both preventive and corrective actions would be required to combat drug addiction. He also believes that severe penalties should be implemented for producing and trafficking illicit drugs, noting that the amount of busted amphetamine would have devastating consequences if not seized.
 
The City has had a close working relationship with the prosecutor’s office and the medical care system, joining forces to crack down on drugs and address the harms caused by drugs.