Coast Guard Seizes 1.8 Tons of Ketamine, Largest Drug Haul from Fishing Vessel
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- Coast Guard Seizes 1.8 Tons of Ketamine, Largest Drug Haul from Fishing Vessel
- Taiwan's Coast Guard seized 1,867.3 kg of ketamine (street value ~NT$3 billion) from a Pingtung-based fishing vessel in January 2025, the largest drug seizure from a fishing vessel in Taiwan's history. The captain and a crew member have been indicted.
- Source: CNA
- Date: Tue Jun 09 2026 13:07:00 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
Direct answer
Taiwan's Coast Guard seized 1,867.3 kg of ketamine (street value ~NT$3 billion) from a Pingtung-based fishing vessel in January 2025, the largest drug seizure from a fishing vessel in Taiwan's history. The captain and a crew member have been indicted.
- Citation
- Coast Guard Seizes 1.8 Tons of Ketamine, Largest Drug Haul from Fishing Vessel (Tue Jun 09 2026 13:07:00 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), CNA
- Source
- CNA
- Date
- Tue Jun 09 2026 13:07:00 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
Taiwan's Coast Guard seized 1,867.3 kg of ketamine (street value ~NT$3 billion) from a Pingtung-based fishing vessel in January 2025, the largest drug seizure from a fishing vessel in Taiwan's history. The captain and a crew member have been indicted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What was the total weight of the drugs seized?
- A: The total gross weight was 1,867.3 kilograms.
- Q: What is the estimated street value of the seized drugs?
- A: It is estimated to be around NT$3 billion (approximately US$93 million).
- Q: What was the context of this operation?
- A: It was part of the 'New Generation Anti-Drug Strategy 2.0', enhancing inter-agency cooperation.