Reported 7 months ago
After a recent stabbing incident, a man surnamed Hou caused panic when seen carrying a folding knife at Taipei MRT Beitou Station. Despite explaining it was a tool for cutting cardboard, not meant to scare passengers, he faces legal action. Passengers reported the incident, leading to police intervention and the confiscation of the knife. No one was harmed. Similar incidents have occurred before, with one man getting fined for using a knife to cut bamboo shoots. The incident raised fears in light of a recent stabbing case in Taichung, highlighting the importance of vigilance.
Source: YAHOO