[Summary] 30s Drug User's Jumping Incident Rescued After 5 Hours

Police SWAT team rescuing a man in his 30s who attempted to jump at a motel in Buk-gu, Busan. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 30s who caused a commotion by jumping after using drugs at a motel in Busan was rescued by a police SWAT team after five hours.

On the 3rd, the Bukbu Police Station in Busan announced that they responded to a report from a man in his 30s, identified as Mr. A, who was in a 5th-floor room of a motel in Gupo-dong, Buk-gu, Busan, around 5 a.m. that day.

When the police arrived at the motel and requested to open the door, Mr. A reportedly sat on the balcony and demanded to call his mother.

The fire department reportedly installed an air mattress on the ground and positioned a ladder truck.

The police detective team and crisis negotiation team also arrived at the scene and attempted to persuade Mr. A.

The standoff with Mr. A lasted about five hours, and the police SWAT team entered the motel around 10 a.m. to rescue him.

Based on the discovery of syringes and other items at the scene, the police are verifying whether Mr. A had used drugs.

During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly partially admitted to drug use.

The police are investigating the exact reasons behind Mr. A's commotion and attempted jump.

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