Taiwan: Drug-addled driver crashes into police, found with heroin and 'zombie smoke'

A drug-fueled incident in Yilan, Taiwan, saw a man identified as Chen arrested after he attempted to evade police and injured an officer during a traffic stop. The encounter occurred late on the evening of June 15, when patrol officers stopped Chen for traffic violations, including failing to signal and using his phone while riding.

During the stop, Chen appeared disoriented, and police noticed an electronic cigarette device openly displayed in his vehicle. As officers moved to investigate further, Chen suddenly mounted his scooter and accelerated, attempting to escape.

Despite the officer's shouts to stop, Chen rammed his scooter into the police motorcycle, causing it to fall and leak oil. The officer sustained multiple abrasions to his right calf and arms during the collision. Chen was subsequently apprehended by responding officers.

During the arrest, Chen attempted to justify his actions by claiming he had "accidentally pressed the accelerator." A search of his person and the scooter's storage compartment revealed significant contraband, including heroin, methamphetamine, and e-cigarette cartridges containing etonitazene, also known as "zombie smoke bombs."

Chen tested positive for drugs. He was taken into custody and faces charges including obstructing official business, violating drug control laws, and public endangerment. The incident is part of a recent spate of drug-driving offenses involving collisions with police in Taiwan.