Gangsters Arrested in Wanhua District

A gangster, handcuffed is escorted by police in Taipei, Taiwan

July 28, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment crime, gangs, gangsters, news, protection-racket, taipei, Taiwan

Wanhua district in New Taipei City is a famous gangster haven in Taiwan, and even featured in the movie Bangka. This morning several thugs, including their gang leader were arrested after being caught on camera causing havoc, and violently intimidating a business proprietor over failure to pay protection money. The gang is estimated to have earned up to NT$10 million in the scheme over the last couple of years.

A scooter rider rides through floodwater, making a splash

Weather

July 23, 2015July 23, 2015 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment flood, news, taipei, torrential rain, tropical climate, weather

Several areas in New Taipei City and the northern region of Taiwan experienced minor flooding and traffic chaos when a storm front dumped torrential rain during a relatively short period in the afternoon. Sanchong District was the worst-affected with 101 mm of rain, while Taoyuan’s Fuxing District was close behind with 99 mm recorded. Other areas affected were Banciao, Xinzhuang and Taipei City.