Man Arrested in Taiwan for Threatening Councilor's Office, Claims 'Just Unhappy'

Police in Taichung, Taiwan, have arrested a 33-year-old man, identified by his surname Lin, for threatening to shoot the service office of city councilor Chiang Ho-shu. The incident occurred when the man drove a small truck past the office in Dali District and shouted threats before driving away, alarming the staff.

Lin was apprehended by police later that evening after an investigation that involved reviewing surveillance footage. He reportedly confessed that he had no specific political stance or instructions from anyone. Instead, he claimed his actions stemmed from personal dissatisfaction. The exact motive behind the threat is still under investigation.

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Democratic society naturally allows for different political stances and accepts supervision and criticism from all parties, but any threat, violence, or threat to harm others has crossed the line of democratic and legal principles and absolutely cannot be tolerated.

Councilor Chiang Ho-shu stated that while democratic societies allow for diverse political views and criticism, any form of intimidation, violence, or threats of harm crosses the line of democratic and legal principles and cannot be tolerated. He emphasized that his office staff, who assist the public with various matters, should not be targets for anyone's emotional outbursts.

Police reiterated their commitment to thoroughly investigating any acts of violence, intimidation, or damage to service offices, vowing to pursue and prosecute offenders according to the law. They urged the public to remain peaceful and rational, adhering to legal regulations, especially in the context of elections, where violence and intimidation are strictly prohibited.

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I have no specific political stance, nor was I instructed by anyone. I just felt unhappy and wanted to vent my frustration.