Kaohsiung KTV patrons subdued with pepper spray after scuffle with police

Police in Kaohsiung detained five men after a disturbance at a KTV establishment, with one individual allegedly becoming intoxicated, shouting at, and pulling a police officer. The incident occurred early on July 12.

According to reports, police responded to a call about patrons causing trouble in the KTV's kitchen. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 29-year-old man, identified by the surname Chen, who was reportedly heavily intoxicated and out of control. He allegedly began shouting at the officers and pulling at one of them.

In response to the man's behavior, the officers deployed pepper spray to subdue him and the other four individuals involved. All five men, aged between 29 and 31, were taken to the police station for investigation.

The five men are being processed under Article 85, Section 1 of the Social Order Maintenance Act, which pertains to actions that are "obviously inappropriate in words or actions against a public servant during the lawful execution of duties." This offense carries a fine of up to NT$12,000.

The Xinxing Police Precinct emphasized their zero-tolerance policy for acts that disrupt social order or interfere with business operations. They vowed to continue enforcing the law strictly to uphold the dignity of law enforcement and warned the public against testing the law, especially after consuming alcohol.