The Taoyuan District Prosecutors’ Office said the suspects, surnamed Liao (廖), Chen (陳) and Tsai (蔡), were charged with transporting a Category 3 narcotic in contravention of the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act (毒品危害防制條例). Liao had allegedly rented the residence as the delivery site, while Tsai allegedly rented a vehicle to assist in transporting the drugs, prosecutors said, adding that with the two had received NT$80,000 as payment. Chen allegedly instructed two minors to monitor the operation and report back, offering them NT$10,000 to NT$20,000. The drugs, if distributed, could be enough for 1.7 million doses, posing a serious threat to public health and social order, they said. The ketamine was sampled and destroyed in accordance with regulations before the investigation was concluded, the office said.

Source: Taipei Times April 09, 2026 17:15 UTC