Taichung: The Taichung Police Department recently incinerated narcotics and drug paraphernalia with a street value in excess of NT$100 million (US$3 million), officers said Tuesday. After recording all of the illegal substances in its inventory, the department transported a total of 2,723 units of Category 3 and Category 4 narcotics and paraphernalia to Taichung's Houli Refuse Incineration Plant for destruction.

According to Focus Taiwan, the total weight of the illegal drugs and items incinerated was around 140 kilograms. The substances included ketamine, mephedrone, cathinone, and etomidate, alongside the paraphernalia used to consume and administer the drugs. The police emphasized that the destruction of these drugs and items was publicized to demonstrate to the general public their commitment to safeguarding the nation from narcotics through the enforcement of a zero tolerance policy.