Police Officer Demoted for Drunken Disorder at Hotel Causes Drunk Driving Accident in Changwon

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] A senior police officer of the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, who was demoted earlier this year for causing a drunken disturbance at a hotel in Busan city, has now caused a drunk driving accident in Changwon, Gyeongnam.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency on the 15th, Inspector A crashed into another vehicle while driving under the influence on a road in Changwon at around 11:20 p.m. on the 14th.

At the time, Inspector A's blood alcohol concentration was found to be at the level warranting license cancellation.

After the accident, Inspector A was investigated by the Gyeongnam Police Agency, which discovered the accident scene, and was then sent home.

Previously, in February, Inspector A was arrested on the spot after causing a disturbance with staff while intoxicated at a hotel in Busan.

The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency demoted Inspector A one rank from Superintendent to Inspector at that time. His work assignment was also transferred from the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency headquarters to A Police Station.

The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency has currently suspended Inspector A from his position.

A representative of the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency stated, "The drunk driving investigation is being conducted by the Gyeongnam Police Agency, and depending on the results of the investigation, a disciplinary committee will be convened to take strict action."

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