[Exclusive] Illegal Immigrant Caught Driving Without License Also Found Possessing Drugs

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] An illegal immigrant of Vietnamese nationality was caught by the police while driving without a license and in possession of drugs.

Seoul Hyehwa Police Station announced on the 25th that they have arrested and are investigating A (21), a Vietnamese national, on charges of violating the Immigration Control Act, Road Traffic Act, and Narcotics Control Act.

A is suspected of driving without a license while in possession of drugs on a road in Jongno-gu, Seoul, at around 7:50 p.m. on the 22nd. It was confirmed that he was illegally staying in the country.

During a vehicle inspection, the police confirmed that the owner of the vehicle A was driving was wanted, and they stopped A and asked him to get out of the car. He repeatedly refused the police officers' request to get out and attempted to flee even after exiting the vehicle but was caught by the police. It is known that A refused to disclose his personal information even after being caught.

The police confirmed that A did not possess a driver's license or passport and arrested him on the spot. With A's consent, the police searched his belongings and found about 3 grams of white powder presumed to be methamphetamine in his bag. Drug tests also showed positive results for drugs in A. He admitted to using drugs during the police investigation.

The police plan to apply for an arrest warrant after investigating the exact circumstances of the crime against A.

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