Showbiz agent Sun Te-jung (孫德榮) was arrested on Friday night after being found in possession of amphetamine.
Police said they found 1.55g of amphetamine powder divided into two packets and snorter tubes from behind a bookshelf at Sun’s Taipei home.
Sun told the police that his life had taken a downward turn after he was diagnosed with bladder cancer two years ago, and that he had been taking drugs for about six months to “alleviate stress.”
He was summoned by the Shilin Prosecutors’ Office yesterday for questioning and was later released on bail of NT$30,000.
Sun was quoted by police as saying that he bought 4g of amphetamine for NT$12,000 about three months ago from a dealer he met on the Internet.
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into dealers who might have been involved in the case.
Sun, 54, is widely known for having a keen eye for rising talent, helping to propel artists such as late singer Tom Chang (張雨生), singer/host Matilda Tao (陶晶瑩), as well as pop groups such as 5566 and 183 Club, to stardom.
Sun yesterday detailed his struggle with bladder cancer in a statement and apologized to society for his misbehavior.
He said that he was diagnosed with stage-three bladder cancer two years ago, which resulted in the removal of his bladder, prostate and seminal vesicle.
He said that he had to have an artificial bladder — made from a segment of his large intestine — implanted to survive, adding that the disease left him devastated.
“I am deeply regretful and sorry. I do not deserve the support of my doctor, family, friends and the media,” Sun said.
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