Unlicensed Drunk Driving by Man in His 40s Reported... Passenger Who Said "I Was Driving" Also Under Police Investigation

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A man in his 40s was caught by the police for driving under the influence without a license.

On the 27th, the Songpa Police Station in Seoul announced that they have booked and are investigating Mr. A (40) on charges of unlicensed driving and drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act.

Mr. A is suspected of driving while intoxicated on a road in Macheon-dong, Songpa-gu, after having drinks near Macheon Station on Seoul Subway Line 5 at around 10:30 p.m. on the 19th.

The police responded to a report stating, "Suspected drunk driving and the passenger was also intoxicated." The passenger, Mr. B, showed suspicious behavior by claiming, "I was the one driving," seemingly trying to protect Mr. A. Suspecting a driver switch, the police identified Mr. A as the driver based on statements from the reporter and witnesses. Mr. A's blood alcohol concentration was found to be at the license cancellation level.

A police official stated, "Mr. B will be investigated on charges of aiding a criminal, and the exact circumstances of the incident are being confirmed."

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