In addition to last April's bust, Hengchun police said last summer they also arrested drug users at Baishawan (白沙灣), a secluded beach they believe to be a favorite spot for ecstasy users. "Young people love to come here. Now the drug problem is not just during the spring holiday," said Kuo.
But due to the large influx of partiers from Taiwan's biggest cities, the Spring Weekend may be when it's most pronounced. And whether or not police tactics will prove a deterrent remains to be seen.
Despite his 20 days in jail, A-chi said, "I'll go again this year if I have the money."
As for drugs, he said, "Now I'd just be more careful, but that's not necessarily true for friends of mine who haven't been caught."
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