40s Arrested on the Spot for Wielding a Weapon During Secondhand Trade on Danggeun Market

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 40s was booked by the police for wielding a weapon at a seller after a dispute during a secondhand transaction.

The Geumcheon Police Station in Seoul announced on the 30th that they have booked and are investigating a man in his 40s, Mr. A, on charges of special intimidation.

According to the police, Mr. A is accused of wielding a weapon at a teenage seller, Mr. B, whom he met through the secondhand trading platform Danggeun Market in Geumcheon-gu around 8:30 p.m. on the 28th. The day before, Mr. A had purchased a luxury brand ring wallet directly from Mr. B at the same location for 90,000 won.

After taking the item home, Mr. A contacted Mr. B via Danggeun Market's chat function on the same day, demanding a refund, stating, "The product differs from the actual item, has defects, and its authenticity is unclear."

In response, Mr. B sent 4,500 won and said, "Go smoke a cigarette," while mocking Mr. A through phone calls and chats with his friends.

After the dispute, they agreed to meet again the next day. Mr. A brought one acquaintance, and Mr. B brought seven friends to the scene. During this encounter, when Mr. A wielded a weapon, one of Mr. B's friends reported to the police, and Mr. A was arrested on the spot.

A police official stated, "No one was injured in this incident," and added, "We plan to investigate the detailed circumstances of the case against Mr. A and send the case for prosecution."

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