The War on Drugs in Taipei

Men and equipment were rushed to Taipei. It's reported that about 3000 men were landed at Gausschung simultaneously. Troops were reported continuing to arrive on March 17th. Soldiers seen bayonetting coolies without apparent provocation in front of a consulate staff residence. An old man protesting the removal of a woman from his house was seen cut down by two soldiers. Anyone thought to be trying to hide or run was shot down. Looting began wherever the soldiers saw something desirable. A reliable estimate was made that about 700 students had been seized in Taipei by March 13th.