Caotun Police in Nantou Crack Down on Fraud and Drugs; Suspects Caught with Ketamine and Drug Driving
The Caotun Police Precinct in Nantou County has intensified its crackdown on fraud, drugs, and drug-impaired driving. They recently apprehended three fraud money mules in possession of the drug Ketamine, with the driver, a suspect surnamed Yu, also suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. The police have intercepted 7 fraud cases, arrested 8 people for drug possession, 8 fraud money mules, and 2 for drug-impaired driving, seizing nearly NT$500,000 in cash and 26 bank cards. All cases have been referred to the Nantou District Prosecutors Office.
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(Central News Agency reporter Xiao Boyang, Nantou County, 4th) Caotun police have strengthened their crackdown on fraud, drugs, and drug-impaired driving crimes, apprehending three fraud money mules in possession of the drug Ketamine. The driver, a suspect surnamed Yu, is also suspected of drug-impaired driving. The entire case has been transferred to the Nantou District Prosecutors Office on charges of fraud, drug offenses, and endangering public safety.
The Nantou County Government Police Bureau Caotun Precinct stated today that it has recently focused on cracking down on fraud and drugs. In May, it intercepted 7 fraud cases and arrested 8 people for drug possession. Furthermore, it apprehended 8 fraud money mules and 2 individuals for drug-impaired driving. Caotun Precinct Chief Chang Chi-ming said that they are continuously revising various operational tactics to fully curb fraud, drug, and drug-impaired driving crimes. He also reminded the public that any investment guaranteeing profits is a scam.
The Caotun Precinct stated that a few days ago, they received intelligence on the activities of a fraud group. Under the command of Precinct Chief Chang Chi-ming, police officers were placed on standby. When the suspects went to a convenience store on Bishan Road to withdraw illicit funds, the waiting officers swarmed in and apprehended the suspects and their getaway vehicle. They seized nearly NT$500,000 in cash and 26 bank cards. All three individuals—the money mule, the mule handler, and the driver—were found in possession of the drug Ketamine. The driver tested positive in a saliva rapid screening test. They were charged with criminal fraud, money laundering control, and drug offenses.
The Caotun Precinct explained that money mules used to concentrate their withdrawals in the city center. Therefore, while deploying heavy forces in the city center, the police have simultaneously strengthened patrols and surveillance of financial institutions on the city's outskirts. Deputy Precinct Chief Chen Chih-wen recently spotted a suspicious man on a motorcycle while patrolling financial institutions on Taiping Road late at night. He followed the man to the Caotun Township Farmers' Association, where he saw the man withdrawing cash again. A stop-and-search confirmed he was a money mule. Police were called in to surround and apprehend him, seizing NT$290,000 in cash and bank cards. He was charged with fraud and other offenses. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150604
The Nantou County Government Police Bureau Caotun Precinct stated today that it has recently focused on cracking down on fraud and drugs. In May, it intercepted 7 fraud cases and arrested 8 people for drug possession. Furthermore, it apprehended 8 fraud money mules and 2 individuals for drug-impaired driving. Caotun Precinct Chief Chang Chi-ming said that they are continuously revising various operational tactics to fully curb fraud, drug, and drug-impaired driving crimes. He also reminded the public that any investment guaranteeing profits is a scam.
The Caotun Precinct stated that a few days ago, they received intelligence on the activities of a fraud group. Under the command of Precinct Chief Chang Chi-ming, police officers were placed on standby. When the suspects went to a convenience store on Bishan Road to withdraw illicit funds, the waiting officers swarmed in and apprehended the suspects and their getaway vehicle. They seized nearly NT$500,000 in cash and 26 bank cards. All three individuals—the money mule, the mule handler, and the driver—were found in possession of the drug Ketamine. The driver tested positive in a saliva rapid screening test. They were charged with criminal fraud, money laundering control, and drug offenses.
The Caotun Precinct explained that money mules used to concentrate their withdrawals in the city center. Therefore, while deploying heavy forces in the city center, the police have simultaneously strengthened patrols and surveillance of financial institutions on the city's outskirts. Deputy Precinct Chief Chen Chih-wen recently spotted a suspicious man on a motorcycle while patrolling financial institutions on Taiping Road late at night. He followed the man to the Caotun Township Farmers' Association, where he saw the man withdrawing cash again. A stop-and-search confirmed he was a money mule. Police were called in to surround and apprehend him, seizing NT$290,000 in cash and bank cards. He was charged with fraud and other offenses. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150604