Police advised against confiscating condoms as evidenceBy Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNAAll police and judicial units would be advised to carefully consider the necessity of confiscating condoms and lubricants as evidence, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, following criticism over a raid on an alleged prostitution operation serving same-sex clients in Taichung. The CDC said it respects the job of law enforcement in maintaining public order, as well as sex workers’ choice to provide condoms and lubricant to their clients to promote health consciousness. As part of the investigation, it said it confiscated cellphones, as well as all condoms and lubricants at the scene. Condoms are tools to prevent STIs and should not be considered “evidence” in crimes, it said. Moreover, the alleged service provider complied with the law by providing clients with condoms and lubricants, the organization said.
