The Ligang (里港) Police Precinct announced today, February 28, that the fire was not an accident but the result of a botched illegal hunting operation, a deliberate act of arson intended to drive out wildlife for illegal hunting.

Authorities added that drunk driving can carry fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$120,000, along with a two-year suspension of the vehicle’s license plates. Further responsibility for the crash will be determined following a thorough analysis of the traffic accident.

KAOHSIUNG — On Feb. 25, 2026, Kaohsiung District Court sentenced 2 men to 4 years and 4 months and 3 years and…

Police said Chen claimed he fled because he feared being stopped by officers. A search of the vehicle uncovered electronic cigarette oil containing etomidate (依托咪酯), and while Chen tested negative for alcohol, a preliminary saliva drug screening returned a positive result

Her decision came one day after she initially indicated she would not exit the race, a stance that drew widespread criticism online and from political observers.

Political analyst and lawyer Ross Feingold explained to Kaohsiung Times that “Criminal case judgments are available online, including the judgment in Huang’s case. In other words, the judgment was available to anyone who had bothered to search the court database for Huang’s name, making it likely someone brought this to the attention of the media now in order to damage Huang’s chances of winning a nomination”.

Authorities remind all to be careful during holiday season and never drink and drive.

After authorities issued orders halting soil removal, the operation allegedly escalated rather than stopped. Instead of restoring the land with clean fill, suspects are accused of dumping construction waste — including bricks, concrete debris, plastic refuse, and even tires — into the pits, covering them with thin soil to conceal the contamination.

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Police said Luo may have fallen while disoriented or experiencing an alcohol-induced blackout, though the exact cause of the fall remains under investigation. Prosecutors have ordered a post-mortem examination to determine the precise cause of death.