Blocking AdBlue Smuggling via Maritime Routes... Coast Guard Strengthens Crackdown

Seoul Seocho-gu Seoul Express Bus Terminal AdBlue Injector. / Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The Korea Coast Guard announced on the 18th that it will strengthen crackdowns to prevent the smuggling and illegal distribution of urea water through maritime routes.

Due to unstable domestic supply of urea water causing a sharp price increase, and the expected rise in related crimes such as maritime smuggling of urea water, the Coast Guard will focus on cracking down on transshipment (transferring cargo to another location) in international waters and cargo on international passenger ships until the supply of urea water stabilizes.

They also plan to block the so-called 'curtain method,' where smuggled goods are hidden inside containers while customs-cleared goods are stacked outside.

The Coast Guard will establish a cooperative system among related agencies and set up a hotline with China for international cooperation.

In fact, on the 12th, a group attempting to smuggle 4 tons of urea water hidden among cargo imported from China to Incheon Port was caught by customs.

A Coast Guard official stated, "We will strongly crack down on illegal distribution of urea water that disrupts market order," and urged, "Please actively report any known related maritime international crimes."

Meanwhile, the Coast Guard offers rewards of up to 10 million won to major international crime informants depending on the case.

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