Taiwan to Form Anti-Drug Command Group After Police Chief Injured by Drugged Driver

Taiwan's central government is forming a high-level command group to intensify its fight against drug-related crime, particularly in response to a recent incident where a police chief was severely injured by a driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs. The "Black Crackdown and Anti-Drug Command Group" will be overseen by Minister without Portfolio Jiurng-tsung (季連成) and will coordinate efforts across six major anti-drug systems: prosecutors, police, intelligence, military police, coast guard, and customs.

The initiative comes after a police chief sustained serious leg injuries when a suspect, allegedly under the influence, reversed a vehicle into him during a law enforcement operation. The injured chief, despite his injuries, managed to fire a warning shot to protect his colleagues, an act that earned him praise. Minister Jiurng-tsung visited the injured chief in the hospital, conveying the government's concern and support.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Justice is preparing to convene a drug deliberation committee to consider reclassifying certain emerging drugs, such as "zombie pills" (etomidate), from Class 2 to Class 1 narcotics. This reclassification would allow for stricter penalties for related offenses. The government also highlighted the ongoing efforts of police and firefighters in disaster relief, referencing a recent successful rescue operation following heavy rains, underscoring the demanding nature of public service roles in Taiwan.

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Police officers on the front lines are working very hard.