Taiwan Targets 'Zombie Vapes' With Harsher Penalties

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In response to a surge in drug-driving fatalities linked to emerging "zombie vapes," Taiwan’s Cabinet is pushing for major law revisions. The approved amendments establish immediate confiscation and fines up to US$3,000 for possession of e-cigarettes. Also, Criminal Code overhauls specify that any unsafe driving offender who repeats a drug- or drunk-driving offense within a five-year window will lose eligibility for parole.

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00:00Taiwan's cabinet is declaring war on Etomidate, an anesthetic being illegally used in so-called zombie vapes,

00:07after a surge in cases of driving under its influence.

00:20The Justice Ministry has reclassified the Etomidate as a Category 1 narcotic.

00:26Producing, selling or transporting it can now lead to the death penalty.

00:31As part of the crackdown, authorities are upping penalties for E-cigarettes, commonly used to consume Etomidate.

00:38Fines for possession could be up to 3,000 US dollars.

01:03The proposal needs legislated approval before it can be implemented.

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