Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, "Activate Gapho Emergency, Fully Respond to Drug Crimes"

Financial Crime Investigation Unit Also Collaborates on Investigation

Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, instructed on the 7th regarding the drug beverage incident that occurred in the academy district of Daechi-dong, Gangnam, to "respond with all functions fully mobilized with the will and attitude equivalent to a state of emergency."

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Commissioner Yoon made this announcement during a director-level meeting held that afternoon. He emphasized, "A country with a safe future begins with the eradication of drug crimes," and urged, "Mobilize all police capabilities and prioritize this as the top urgent task."

The National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency plans to form a task force (TF) led by the Criminal Affairs Director as team leader, and at each provincial police agency, a TF centered on the Deputy Chief of Investigation will be organized to check the progress of functional tasks.

Commissioner Yoon further instructed to immediately activate the investigative working-level consultative bodies operating in six regions nationwide to strengthen cooperation with related agencies such as the prosecution from the early stages of the investigation.

The National Police Agency will reassess the current status and system of drug crackdowns and prepare comprehensive measures including legal and institutional improvements. They also announced plans to secure strong driving force by implementing large-scale rewards for crackdown achievements.

Kim Kwang-ho, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, also visited the Drug Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, around 3 p.m. on the same day, stating, "We have a serious stance on drug incidents targeting students," and added, "We will swiftly investigate those behind the crimes." He emphasized, "Since there are similarities to voice phishing, the Financial Crime Investigation Unit will also be deployed to do their utmost in tracing the money flow."

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