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Taiwanese Motorcyclist Arrested for Drug Driving After Dazed Stance at Green Light

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, stopped a motorcyclist who appeared dazed and unresponsive at a green light.
  • The rider attempted to flee but was apprehended with the help of bystanders and officers.
  • Authorities found two types of drugs on the rider: 6 "zombie pills" (etomidate) and residue from heroin needles.

A motorcyclist's erratic behavior at a traffic light led to his arrest on drug charges in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Police observed the rider, identified as 53-year-old Lu, remaining stationary at a green light, appearing dazed.

When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Lu tried to escape by swerving around the police car. However, his flight was short-lived as officers immediately pursued him on foot, and with the assistance of concerned citizens, he was quickly apprehended.

During a preliminary saliva test, Lu tested positive for drugs. A subsequent search of his belongings revealed six "zombie pills" – identified as etomidate inhalers – along with an electronic cigarette device and residue from five heroin needles.

Lu has been handed over to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutor's Office to face charges related to violating the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act and endangering public safety due to drugged driving.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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