Prosecutor honored for blocking 512 kg of ketamine from reaching market

Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office prosecutor Chou Hsin-ju has been recognized for her instrumental role in a major drug bust, successfully preventing over 512 kilograms of ketamine from entering the market. The operation, which took place in December last year, involved a coordinated effort between the Investigation Bureau's Taoyuan City division and the Taoyuan Police Department.

Prosecutors revealed that the ketamine was transported from Germany via air cargo, concealed within shipments. The successful interception of this significant quantity of narcotics was highlighted at a press conference held by the High Prosecutors Office on Monday. Officials stressed that had the drugs reached the market, they would have posed a severe threat to public health and social order in Taiwan.

In addition to the seizure, Chou Hsin-ju also oversaw the early destruction of the confiscated drugs during the investigation. This measure was taken to mitigate the risks associated with storing large quantities of illicit substances and aligns with the government's new anti-drug strategies. The High Prosecutors Office showcased the achievements of six major anti-drug systems, underscoring the government's resolute determination to fight drug-related crimes.

Several high-ranking officials, including Minister of Justice Cheng Ming-chien and Acting Prosecutor General Hsu Hsi-hsiang, attended the event to commend the efforts of prosecutors like Chou. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the six anti-drug systems to combat drug crime and uphold public safety and long-term stability in Taiwan, in line with the Executive Yuan's "Five Strikes, Seven Security" policy.