Busan Police Face Consecutive Drunk Driving Incidents... 'Warning' Alert Issued for Alcohol Misconduct

Active Police Lieutenant's License Revoked for Drunk Driving
Another Active Police Lieutenant Caught for Sexual Harassment and Assault While Intoxicated

A police officer affiliated with the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency was caught by the police for drunk driving.

[Asia Economy Kang Wooseok, Intern Reporter] A police officer affiliated with the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency was caught driving under the influence of alcohol. In response to a series of drunk driving incidents involving Busan police, the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency issued a 'Warning' alert regarding alcohol-related misconduct.

On the 17th, the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency announced that they are investigating Police Lieutenant A, a current officer, on charges of drunk driving. Lieutenant A was caught by police who responded to a citizen's report while driving his own vehicle under the influence in front of an apartment road in Busanjin-gu at 1:30 a.m. that day.

Lieutenant A's blood alcohol concentration at the time was reported to be at the level warranting license cancellation. The police plan to suspend Lieutenant A from duty.

On the 8th, Lieutenant B, also affiliated with the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, was arrested by police on charges of sexually assaulting a woman walking on the street while heavily intoxicated and punching a bystander who tried to intervene.

This incident occurred just hours before the highest police alert level, 'Gapho Emergency,' was declared on the day before the 20th presidential election. Lieutenant B has also been suspended from duty.

On the 17th, the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency issued a 'Warning' alert regarding alcohol-related misconduct to raise internal awareness and establish public service discipline.

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