Ko Wen-je Sprayed with Pepper Spray? Taichung Precinct Chief's Blunder Leads to Punishment and Transfer
Regarding the pepper spray incident involving former TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je at Fengjia Night Market on April 17th, Taichung police investigated and found it was an accidental discharge by Sixth Precinct Chief Chou Chun-ming, whose spray drifted due to wind. Chou Chun-ming has been disciplined with a demerit and transferred.
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The Taichung City Government Police Bureau announced today that following an investigation into the pepper spray incident involving former Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je at Fengjia Night Market on the 17th, it was determined that Sixth Precinct Chief Chou Chun-ming accidentally sprayed the pepper spray on the ground, and it was dispersed by the wind. Chou Chun-ming has been disciplined with a demerit and transferred. The Police Bureau is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3 PM this afternoon, where Police Bureau Chief Wu Jing-tian will provide details. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150420