Taiwan Driver Jailed for Drug-Fueled Ride in Deregistered Car

A man in Miaoli, Taiwan, has been sentenced to four months in prison for driving under the influence of drugs in a deregistered vehicle. The driver, identified by the surname Jiang, was stopped by police in Zhunan Township after officers noted his vehicle was no longer legally registered.

During the traffic stop, police discovered a significant quantity of illegal substances in Jiang's possession. This included nine bags of heroin, one bag of methamphetamine, and an etonitazene vape cartridge, commonly known as "zombie smoke." The discovery prompted further investigation, including a drug test.

The results of the urine test were alarming, revealing extremely high concentrations of controlled substances. Jiang's system showed 631 ng/mL of codeine, 3,912 ng/mL of morphine, 6,103 ng/mL of amphetamine, and a staggering 37,221 ng/mL of methamphetamine. These levels far exceeded legal limits.

Based on these findings, the Miaoli District Court convicted Jiang of endangering public safety. He received a four-month jail term, which can be commuted to a fine. Additional charges related to drug possession and use are still under investigation.