British Man Arrested at Taoyuan Airport for Smuggling Drugs Worth NT$680,000, Indicted for Drug Offense
A British national, under the guise of tourism, was apprehended at Taoyuan Airport for attempting to smuggle 20 kg of ketamine. He admitted to the act for a reward of approximately NT$680,000 and has been indicted on drug charges.
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The Airport Police Bureau stated today that a British national, who came to Taiwan under the guise of tourism, was apprehended for hiding 20.233 kg of third-class drug ketamine in his luggage. The man confessed upon arrest that he took the risk for a reward of approximately NT$680,000. After investigation, he was prosecuted and indicted for drug offenses.
Chang Tsung-lung, captain of the Third Team of the Criminal Investigation Corps of the Airport Police Bureau, stated in a media interview that on February 3, officers from the Taipei Port and the Airport Police Bureau were conducting X-ray inspection of checked baggage for passengers arriving on a flight from the UK at Terminal 2 of Taoyuan International Airport. They found suspicious images in the checked baggage of suspect A (alias, 25 years old), a UK national. Upon opening the luggage, they discovered 20.233 kg of third-class drug ketamine.
Chang Tsung-lung said that police investigation revealed that a drug trafficking group recruited members with a high reward of 16,000 British pounds (approximately NT$680,000) and provided travel and accommodation expenses. After obtaining the drugs in Germany, A smuggled them into Taiwan under the pretense of fake tourism via Abu Dhabi. Fortunately, the task force seized the drugs in time before they could enter the market. The entire case was transferred to the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office for investigation and indictment for violating the Drug Hazard Prevention Act.
Chang Tsung-lung pointed out that A was a first-time visitor to Taiwan and did not expect to be caught smuggling drugs in his luggage. The Airport Police Bureau welcomes foreign tourists to Taiwan but will continue to strengthen border drug interdiction and control efforts. He urges the public not to get involved in smuggling for profit, as transporting third-class drugs carries a penalty of 7 years or more of imprisonment, and they should not risk breaking the law. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150421
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Chang Tsung-lung, captain of the Third Team of the Criminal Investigation Corps of the Airport Police Bureau, stated in a media interview that on February 3, officers from the Taipei Port and the Airport Police Bureau were conducting X-ray inspection of checked baggage for passengers arriving on a flight from the UK at Terminal 2 of Taoyuan International Airport. They found suspicious images in the checked baggage of suspect A (alias, 25 years old), a UK national. Upon opening the luggage, they discovered 20.233 kg of third-class drug ketamine.
Chang Tsung-lung said that police investigation revealed that a drug trafficking group recruited members with a high reward of 16,000 British pounds (approximately NT$680,000) and provided travel and accommodation expenses. After obtaining the drugs in Germany, A smuggled them into Taiwan under the pretense of fake tourism via Abu Dhabi. Fortunately, the task force seized the drugs in time before they could enter the market. The entire case was transferred to the Taoyuan District Prosecutor's Office for investigation and indictment for violating the Drug Hazard Prevention Act.
Chang Tsung-lung pointed out that A was a first-time visitor to Taiwan and did not expect to be caught smuggling drugs in his luggage. The Airport Police Bureau welcomes foreign tourists to Taiwan but will continue to strengthen border drug interdiction and control efforts. He urges the public not to get involved in smuggling for profit, as transporting third-class drugs carries a penalty of 7 years or more of imprisonment, and they should not risk breaking the law. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150421
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