'Hwang Hana, Accused of Drug Use During Probation, to Face Arrest Hearing Tomorrow'

Hwang Hana, granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, accused of drug use [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The police have applied for an arrest warrant for Hwang Hana (33), the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, who is suspected of using drugs during her probation period.

Seoul Yongsan Police Station announced on the 6th that they have applied for an arrest warrant against Hwang on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. Hwang's pre-arrest suspect interrogation (warrant hearing) will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the 7th at the Seoul Western District Court.

Hwang was indicted for using methamphetamine at her home in Seoul and other locations from May to September 2015. In the appellate trial last November, she was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation. She is currently under probation.

She is also facing theft charges for allegedly stealing luxury clothing last November. Gangnam Police Station is currently in the preliminary investigation stage, receiving testimony from a person identified as A, who claims to have been a victim of Hwang, and is verifying the facts.

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