Man Arrested for Online Drug Sales and Impaired Driving; Detention Approved by Qiaotou Prosecutors
Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office arrested a suspect surnamed Su for selling 'zombie vapes' (etomidate) online. After attempting to evade police, Su was captured with significant quantities of drugs. Due to his history of drug-impaired driving and risk of flight, the court approved his detention.
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CNA Kaohsiung, May 29. The Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office recently received intelligence regarding online sales of 'zombie vapes' (etomidate). Under the direction of prosecutors, police conducted a sting operation. The suspect, Su, rammed a police vehicle and fled via National Highway 1. He was later apprehended in Tainan. Police seized 24 zombie vapes, 205 drug-laced coffee packets, and 14 bags of ketamine. Prosecutors successfully requested his detention, citing the risk of flight and repeat offenses, particularly given his prior record of drug-impaired driving. Chief Prosecutor Kuo Ching-tung emphasized that the office will continue to use high-tech investigative methods to combat drug-impaired driving.
FAQ
What is a zombie vape in Taiwan?
It refers to illegal vape cartridges containing etomidate.