Taiwan police find two Thai women hiding in KTV locker during typhoon holiday inspection

Police in Penghu, Taiwan, launched a large-scale inspection of entertainment venues during a typhoon holiday, targeting suspected illegal foreign workers. The operation, led by Magong Police Precinct chief Lin Yen-chun, involved over 10 officers and focused on establishments with potential security concerns.

During a raid on a KTV in Magong City, officers encountered resistance from the establishment, which had locked certain areas. After informing the management of potential forced entry, the police were allowed to inspect. Inside a discarded locker on the balcony, they discovered two Thai women attempting to evade detection.

Both women had entered Taiwan visa-free and are suspected of engaging in illegal work. They were handed over to the relevant authorities for further processing under the Employment Service Act and the Immigration Act. The Magong Police Precinct emphasized its commitment to strictly enforcing laws against illegal foreign employment and those who harbor such individuals, vowing to collaborate with immigration and labor departments in ongoing joint investigations and inspections.

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Police will adhere to the principle of 'investigating according to the law and never tolerating it' for illegal activities such as using visa-free convenience for illegal work and harboring illegal foreign workers.