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Taiwan Coast Guard drug seizure operations

Overview

The Taiwan Coast Guard Administration conducted a major narcotics operation in the Ruifang District of New Taipei City, seizing approximately 815 kilograms of various drugs. The haul, valued at an estimated 1.618 billion TWD, included 766.09 kilograms of dried cannabis flowers, 43.25 kilograms of amphetamines, and 5.34 kilograms of ketamine and mixed drugs.

Following an investigation into suspicious vehicle activity, authorities intercepted a truck and two passenger cars. Five suspects, including a ringleader identified by the surname Li, were arrested. The case has been transferred to the Keelung District Prosecutors Office for further investigation under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act.

Entities

Keelung District Prosecutors Office · Matthew Romano · Homeland Security Task Force · Puerto Rico · Winslow Griesser

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    US Coast Guard seizes $5.5 million in cocaine off Puerto Rico

    The US Coast Guard seized 489 pounds of cocaine worth roughly $5.5 million and detained three men following a maritime interception north of Isabela, Puerto Rico.

  2. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Coast Guard Administration seizes 815kg of drugs worth 1.618 billion TWD

    Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration seized 815kg of drugs, including the largest cannabis haul in 10 years, valued at 1.618 billion TWD. Five suspects were arrested in the operation.

Sources

cananewsonline.com · jamaicaobserver.com