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Formwork worker arrested for selling 8 grams of meth, 54.86 grams found in home, sentenced to 5 years 4 months

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • A formwork worker in Miaoli County was sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in prison for selling and possessing methamphetamine.
  • He was arrested after selling 8 grams of the drug for NT$10,000, with an additional 54.86 grams found at his residence.
  • The court also noted his addiction and involvement in drug trafficking for profit.

A formwork worker in Taiwan's Miaoli County has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for drug-related offenses. The man, identified by the surname Zhang, was found guilty of selling and possessing methamphetamine.

Zhang was apprehended last July after selling 8 grams of the second-grade narcotic for NT$10,000. Authorities subsequently searched his residence, where they discovered an additional 54.86 grams of methamphetamine. The court took into account his admitted drug addiction and his involvement in selling drugs to generate profit.

The Miaoli District Court handed down the sentence, reflecting the severity of the charges. This case highlights ongoing efforts by Taiwanese authorities to combat drug trafficking and addiction within the community. The conviction underscores the legal consequences faced by individuals involved in the illicit drug trade.

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