A man in his 30s charged after inhaling butane gas and ordering pizza from 119

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Yeonju Kim] A man in his 30s who inhaled butane gas and ordered pizza from the 119 emergency call center was arrested by the police.

The Gwangju Bukbu Police Station announced on the 24th that they arrested A (37) on charges of inhaling a hallucinogenic substance at a motel (violation of the Chemical Substances Control Act).

On the morning of the 23rd, around 9:30 a.m., A stayed at a motel in Buk-gu, Gwangju, and consecutively inhaled four cans of butane gas.

After entering a hallucinatory state, A called the 119 emergency call center, asking for pizza delivery while complaining of auditory hallucinations.

The 119 emergency call center, concerned that A might make a wrong decision, reportedly requested police cooperation.

The police opened the motel room door and arrested A.

Currently, A is receiving treatment at a hospital for symptoms such as dizziness and auditory hallucinations.

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