Mokpo Coast Guard Awards Commendation to Police Officer for Drug Use and Trafficking Arrest

Police officers who contributed to the arrest of eight foreigners involved in drug administration and trafficking were awarded by the Mokpo Coast Guard. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Jung Young-jin) announced on the 16th that it awarded commendations to three officers in the Foreign Affairs Division?Sergeant Kim Joon-sung, Sergeant Son Seung-woo, and Police Officer Park Jung-hoo?for their contributions to the arrest of eight foreign seamen who administered and sold synthetic drugs at entertainment establishments in Mokpo.

In April, Mokpo Maritime Police received intelligence that foreign seamen were collectively using and distributing drugs at entertainment establishments catering to foreigners. An investigation was launched, and last month, a foreigner identified as Mr. A (28 years old) was urgently arrested at the establishment for smoking synthetic marijuana, accelerating the investigation.

All synthetic marijuana was seized at the entertainment venue, and on the 11th, three individuals?including employees who sold drugs and users?were detained, while five others were sent to the Mokpo District Prosecutor's Office with recommendations for non-custodial prosecution.

At the commendation ceremony, Chief Jung Young-jin stated, “The officers have made significant contributions to maintaining public safety in the community through consistent prevention and investigation activities targeting drug offenses,” and urged them to “continue to do their best in their assigned duties.”

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