Shots fired at police in tense standoff: arsenal of firearms confiscated

firearms ammunition, cash and other evidence seized

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment firearms, guns, Pingtung County, shooting, siege, Wandan Township

A man suspected of drug trafficking and gun manufacturing was arrested after a tense two-hour standoff during which three shots were fired in the direction of police officers in Pingtung County today, June 19. Criminal investigation officers went to a house in Wandan Township at around 7:00 am preparing to search for drugs and firearms, but the suspect, named Wu, refused to open the door, and a standoff ensued. The police officers were attempting to break into the house with

Crime and Criminals

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Chiayi County, firearms, Minxiong Township, shooting, siege

A man surrendered to Chiayi County police after a five-hour long siege in Minxiong Township, during which the suspect fired 50 shots and threw numerous explosives. Police officers went to a residence in a lane on Jianguo Road after neighbors reported hearing people arguing, followed by three gunshots at around 8:00am. The officers called for backup after a suspect on the third floor responded to their arrival with more gunshots. Police blockaded the area while a SWAT team and police