Ligate Police Bust Four Drug-Driving Cases in Four Days, Two Officers Injured

Police in Pingtung County's Ligate precinct have intensified their crackdown on drug-driving, successfully resolving four separate cases within a span of just four days. These operations have targeted not only drug-impaired drivers but also uncovered a car theft ring, a drug fugitive, and a clandestine operation producing etonitazene-laced cigarettes.

The series of busts began with the apprehension of a 46-year-old man identified as Feng, who was found to be driving a stolen motorcycle with a fake license plate. When officers attempted to stop him on June 17, Feng resisted arrest by ramming his vehicle into two officers before being subdued. During his arrest, police discovered heroin and syringes.

Further investigations led to the capture of a 49-year-old man, Xu, on June 18, who was driving another stolen motorcycle. Xu tested positive for multiple drugs, including etonitazene, amphetamines, morphine, and ketamine. He was apprehended after a brief pursuit.

On June 19, officers arrested a 40-year-old man, Li, for drug driving after he exhibited signs of impairment from amphetamine and etonitazene use. He was placed under house arrest with electronic monitoring.

The final operation on June 20 led to the dismantling of a mobile etonitazene packaging site. A 50-year-old man, Cai, identified as a fugitive for drug and pharmaceutical offenses, was arrested while driving a vehicle with forged plates. Police seized a substantial quantity of etonitazene and amphetamines, along with packaging equipment. Cai was immediately sent to prison to serve his sentence.

Ligate Police Precinct Chief Qiu Yiqiao emphasized a "zero tolerance" policy towards drug driving and pledged continued efforts in enforcement, source tracing, and dismantling drug manufacturing operations.

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We will continue to implement drug driving enforcement, source tracing, and the sweeping of drug manufacturing sites.