Taiwan’s Justice Ministry Investigation Bureau formally opened a new facility in New Taipei City’s Zhonghe District on Tuesday, June 16, that cost more than NT$1.4 billion (around US$44 million). The national law enforcement agency said the site — the largest construction project in its history — will strengthen national security investigations, forensic work, and crime-fighting capacity.

Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) presided over the opening ceremony for the Zhonghe Investigation Park, which is located near Zhonghe MRT Station on Fumei Road.

Investigation Bureau personnel are “the country’s most important security force” in combating major crime, corruption, drug offenses, and national security threats, Taiwan’s premier said at the ceremony.

Investigation Bureau Director General Michael Chen (陳白立) said the project was designed to address long-standing shortages of space in the bureau’s forensic laboratories and northern offices.

Chen said the project was approved by the Cabinet in late 2018, began construction in December 2020 and was completed in December 2024. He said it integrates front-line criminal investigation work with back-end forensic technology support.

Justice Minister Cheng Ming-chien (鄭銘謙) said the project overcame challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and material shortages, and would provide the bureau with a modern, technology-oriented workplace.