Drug trafficker arrested in bathroom in Taoyuan

Officials in Taoyuan Pingjen Precinct pointed out that the lead suspect surnamed Yu was already wanted for drug-dealing. After extended investigation, the police found Yu local hideout and arranged an ambush to capture him. When staging Yu's arrest outside his residence, the police apprehended another alleged dealer while he stepped out to purchase dinner. Zhu, however, shouted to alert Yu as the police moved in on him.

Yu then quickly emptied the drugs from his pockets and locked himself in the bathroom. Yu was eventually arrested.

Officials ferreted out 60 grams of heroin, 10 grams of amphetamine and electronic scales from their lodging.

The two confessed that they were drug peddlers as well as drug users and told the police that all the drugs were bought form a man nicknamed Chen.

The suspects were sent to local prosecutor office while the police continue to investigate Chen whereabouts.

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