(Central News Agency reporter Guan Rui-ping, Miaoli County, 12th) A 36-year-old woman surnamed Cai recently drove her car into her ex-boyfriend and several others in Miaoli City, causing 3 injuries before fleeing. After investigation, the police arrested Ms. Cai and found 4 Etomidate e-cigarette cartridges, a Class 2 drug, and 2 mobile phones at her hiding place. The case has been sent for prosecution on charges of attempted murder, injury, and violations of the Drug Hazard Prevention Act.

The Miaoli County Police Bureau's Miaoli Precinct stated today that an incident occurred on the 7th in front of the Ziyuan Community in Miaoli City, where a person drove a car into pedestrians and fled. The police immediately reviewed residential and surrounding surveillance cameras, identified the suspect, and reported to Prosecutor Yan Xin-yu of the Miaoli District Prosecutors Office to direct the investigation. On the 9th, Ms. Cai, the female driver, was apprehended in Shanjiali, Zhunan Township.

Preliminary police investigation revealed that on the afternoon of the 7th, Ms. Cai drove two male friends to visit friends near Ziyuan Street in Miaoli City. Due to a long-standing dispute with her 44-year-old ex-boyfriend, Mr. Huang, she intentionally drove her car into Mr. Huang and 5 others, causing multiple abrasions and contusions to 3 people, including Mr. Huang, whose injuries were more severe with a fractured pelvis. Ms. Cai then fled after intentionally causing the accident.

The police pointed out that in addition to seizing the involved vehicle at Ms. Cai's hiding place, investigators also found 4 Etomidate e-cigarette cartridges, a Class 2 drug, and 2 mobile phones as evidence. After questioning, she was transferred to the Miaoli District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of attempted murder, injury under the Criminal Code, and violations of the Drug Hazard Prevention Act, with a request for detention.

The Miaoli Precinct appeals to the public that in case of emotional disputes, one should handle them calmly, seek communication through proper channels, or seek legal assistance, and not act irrationally or disorderly due to momentary impulse. The police will strictly enforce the law against any acts that endanger public order to maintain social peace and public safety. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150512

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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