Hou Youyi reiterates zero tolerance for drugs and advocates harsher sentences for drug crimes

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan and DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang clashed over the drug issue. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi reiterated that there is zero tolerance for drugs and drug crimes should be punished with harsher sentences. (Photo by reporter Lai Xiaotong)

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan and Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang have recently clashed over drug policies, triggering an offensive and defensive campaign between blue and green. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi reiterated today that there is zero tolerance for drugs and drug offenders should be given harsher sentences.

Hou Youyi attended the "New Taipei Happiness Education Exhibition" event this morning. The media asked, Shen Boyang's previous article was dug out, and he was questioned about supporting the legalization of marijuana. Jiang Wanan asked Shen to clarify his position, "yes or no"? Is the drug issue spreading from a campaign topic to sparking social antagonism?

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Hou Youyi said that his attitude towards drugs is very clear. There is absolutely zero tolerance for drugs. Not only is there zero tolerance for drugs, but as long as those who commit crimes because of drugs are given severe sentences and never compromise, this attitude has not changed since he became a policeman.

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